HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit 7, a leading cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services provider for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), has announced the launch of Commander, its Managed Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Advisory Service. Commander provides long-term strategic guidance and hands-on support to help Department of Defense (DoD) contractors build and maintain a fully compliant, audit-ready cybersecurity program.

Commander is built around a 100% shared responsibility model, ensuring that every NIST SP 800-171a assessment objective is supported, influenced, or owned by Summit 7. Through a clearly defined Shared Responsibility Matrix (SRM), Commander enables federal contractors to approach CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance as a partnership, not a solo effort.

"Commander is the third pillar in our managed services portfolio, joining Guardian (MSP) and Vigilance (MSSP)," said Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7. "It transforms compliance from a one-time project into an ongoing, collaborative mission."

Commander advisors provide step-by-step oversight across the compliance lifecycle—from gap assessments and documentation support to audit preparation and ongoing program management. The service is designed to integrate seamlessly with Summit 7's managed IT and security offerings, providing a unified solution for long-term compliance readiness.

"Commander helps defense contractors create a compliance program that can navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment with confidence," said Jason Sproesser, Director of Product Management for Compliance Services. "It delivers sustainable, expert-led compliance leadership before, during, and after CMMC Level 2 certification."

To learn more about Commander, visit https://www.summit7.us/solutions/managed-services/commander.

About Summit 7

Summit 7 is the trusted partner for DoD cybersecurity, compliance, and managed services, with the largest team of certified experts in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Specializing in NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance, Summit 7 supports proactive, excellence-driven federal contractors in securing their systems and achieving regulatory readiness.

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