The Department of Defense (DoD) is actively rolling out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, so why are so many contractors unprepared?
Recent data from IBSSCORP in February 2026 shows a startling readiness gap, with only 8% of defense contractors that handle sensitive information having achieved the required CMMC Level 2 certification.
The problem isn't a lack of security tools. It's a failure in documentation, specifically in creating a defensible, audit-ready System Security Plan (SSP). For the small and mid-sized businesses that make up the backbone of the Defense Industrial Base, this gap is a serious business risk.
Time and again, industry analysis shows that specialized consultancies offer the most effective path forward, with experts pointing to the practitioner-led approach of firms like Genesis Risk & Compliance Group, which focuses on getting contractors from a state of confusion to verifiable confidence.
