dSPACE, a global leader in simulation and validation solutions for the development of embedded systems, announced that it has successfully achieved the U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. This achievement reinforces the dSPACE commitment to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and supporting the cybersecurity objectives of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).The certification is an important milestone in dSPACE's continued investment in the aerospace and defense markets, demonstrating the company's ability to meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements expected of organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
As the defense industry continues to evolve toward increasingly connected, software-defined, and autonomous systems, cybersecurity has become a fundamental requirement – not only for compliance, but also for mission success. By attaining CMMC Level 2 certification, dSPACE has strengthened its position as a trusted technology partner. This demonstrates that dSPACE has implemented rigorous security controls, continuous monitoring, and best practices to protect CUI across our operations and is capable of supporting programs that require the secure handling of sensitive defense information throughout the development, testing, and validation lifecycle.
"CMMC Level 2 certification marks a significant milestone in dSPACE's commitment to becoming a trusted and reliable partner to the Defense Industrial Base," said Francisco Flores, Business Development Manager – Aerospace & Defense, dSPACE, Inc. "This achievement reflects our long-term investment in serving customers who are developing the next generation of mission-critical systems. It demonstrates that cybersecurity is essential to our operations. It allows our customers to collaborate with confidence while meeting the U.S. Department of Defense's increasingly rigorous cybersecurity requirements."
CMMC Level 2 certification confirms that dSPACE has implemented cybersecurity practices and processes aligned with NIST SP 800-171. This enables the organization to appropriately safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within its environment.