For organizations pursuing government contracts, meeting cybersecurity standards isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a requirement. But the path to compliance isn’t uniform. Different companies face unique challenges based on their size, operations, and the type of data they handle.
Smaller contractors may not have the resources to overhaul their entire IT infrastructure just to meet CMMC Level 2. Meanwhile, larger organizations might struggle with applying strict controls across a sprawling digital ecosystem.
That’s why many are turning to focused, flexible strategies instead of blanket implementations.
One growing approach is to compartmentalize. Instead of enforcing every CMMC control organization-wide, contractors can create a separate environment tailored for compliance. A dedicated CMMC enclave, for instance, allows an organization to meet requirements in a controlled space without disrupting broader business operations.
This strategy reduces the burden on IT, narrows the scope of audits, and accelerates timelines for becoming contract-ready. It also aligns better with how many organizations actually work—by keeping compliance strict where it needs to be, and agile where it doesn’t.
Compliance doesn’t need to be all or nothing. Smart segmentation and targeted security investments are helping contractors of all sizes build solutions that actually fit their business, rather than trying to retrofit their business around compliance.