Huntsville’s Summit 7 acquires CSW Systems

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Summit 7, a leading local provider of cybersecurity and compliance services for the Defense Industrial Base, announced the acquisition of CSW Systems. This acquisition will further enable Summit 7 to provide services regarding Classified initiatives in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) supply chains. This strategic acquisition solidifies Summit 7’s position as a […]

Xpect Solutions announces two new contracts with the FBI

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Xpect Solutions, Inc., a provider of professional services and support, announced that the company recently secured two contracts with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The first contract encompasses a wide scope of work, including technical management support and technology services dedicated to the ongoing network engineering activities within the Network Engineering […]

Summit 7 CEO selected as 2023 Cyber Huntsville Award recipient

Summit 7 Systems (Summit 7), a national leader in cybersecurity and compliance announced that Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7, has been selected as the 2023 Cyber Huntsville award recipient for cybersecurity industry leadership. Cyber Huntsville recognizes cybersecurity leaders in government, industry, and academia. Members were asked to send in nominations to identify proven leaders and difference makers. […]

UAH receives Stage 1 approval for $24.4M Bevill Center renovation to expand cybersecurity education, training and research

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received Stage 1 approval from the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees for a $24.4 million Center for Cybersecurity Research, Education and Advanced Training. The 45,000-square-foot renovation project will establish UAH’s Bevill Center as the new home of the existing UAH Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education […]

North Alabama International Trade Association talks cyber security at recent roundtable

The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) hosted a Q&A event called “Weaponizing Cyber: How China, Russia & Other Nation States Are Undermining Our Democracy & National Security” at UAH’s Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) as part of its roundtable series celebrating NAITA’s 40th year. Dr. Micheal Klipstein and Elisa Chestler answered questions from moderator […]

Drake State and edX launch free training program to build Huntsville’s tech talent pipeline

edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), together with Drake State Technical and Community College and Jobs for the Future (JFF), have launched a new Access Partnership to provide adult learners in the Huntsville, Alabama area with access to no cost, fully online boot camp programs in cybersecurity and data […]

Cyber industry experts, Mayor Battle to address ASCTE students ahead of National Cyber Summit

Mayor Tommy Battle joined with industry experts in the field of cybersecurity to address media and students at the Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) on Wednesday, August 16.  ASCTE, founded in 2018, is the nation’s first public, residential high school that integrates cyber technology and engineering across all disciplines in its curriculum.  […]

Huntsville: A Beacon for Cybersecurity

Huntsville is a hub of technology and innovation, making it a lucrative target for cybersecurity threats. As Huntsville surges in population and economic growth, the city is becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. Cyber threats have become a pervasive issue, with malicious actors seeking to steal data, disrupt services, and extort organizations. While technical approaches […]

Huntsville’s ASCTE launches new cyber and engineering outreach program

HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) announced the launch of a new statewide program: Advancing Cyber Concepts and Engineering Learning (ACCEL).  ACCEL is an outreach effort from ASCTE. The Alabama Legislation that created ASCTE also mandates that the school assist teachers, administrators, and superintendents across the state in replicating […]

Summit 7 Opens Celebrates New HQ

Summit 7 welcomed the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, employees, clients and guests to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new Corporate Headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama on Thursday, December 15th. The corporate office for Summit 7 is located at 2 Parade Street, Huntsville, AL.   “Summit 7 is proud to call Huntsville, Alabama home […]