Case Study: Clinkenbeard achieves CMMC confidence and credibility with Summit 7

Clinkenbeard gains 24/7 CMMC protection with Summit 7

Clinkenbeard, an aerospace engineering and manufacturing company, needed to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance to secure defense contracts. Their existing IT infrastructure lacked the necessary controls, and an initial IT provider was insufficient for the specialized task. The challenge was to find a partner with deep CMMC expertise to implement complex solutions across their legacy systems and provide ongoing managed services. They turned to the vendor Summit 7 for assistance.

Summit 7 implemented a comprehensive solution by migrating Clinkenbeard's data to a secure Azure Government environment and transitioning them to Microsoft 365 GCC High. They also enhanced security with Federal multifactor authentication and provided ongoing protection through their Guardian (MSP) and Vigilance (MSSP) managed services. As a result, Clinkenbeard gained instant credibility with defense contractors, leading to new contract awards. The partnership provided enhanced security, operational efficiency, and future-proofed their compliance, solidifying their market position.

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