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 comprehensive provider of cutting-edge solutions for the DoD, IC, and its affiliated contractors. The combined expertise of Summit 7 and CSW Systems will result in enhanced classified capabilities and a broader range of services for clients providing the same level of service for IL6 (Impact Level 6) requirements that Summit 7 currently provides for IL4 (Impact Level 4) requirements.

“We are thrilled to welcome the talented team at CSW Systems into the Summit 7 team,” said Scott Edwards, CEO at Summit 7. “Their proven track record of delivering high-quality, security and compliance-focused services aligns seamlessly with our commitment to excellence and great customer relationships. Together, we are poised to deliver even greater value to our clients across the DoD and IC ecosystem.”

CSW Systems is a provider of managed services and continuous compliance support for classified data processing facilities. Founded in 2011, their expertise lies in cybersecurity solutions tailored for clients handling sensitive and classified information within the intelligence community. CSW Systems has offices in both the Washington DC and Denver Metro areas as well as serving clients across the nation.

“We couldn’t be more excited about our partnership with Summit 7 for both employees and customers. The alignment represents a significant milestone for CSW, and we look forward to the ability to offer even greater value to existing, and future customers. Joining this team strengthens our mutual belief that a secure supply chain is the backbone of national security,” said Curtis Nare, CEO at CSW, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition.