dSPACE Earns U.S. Department of Defense CMMC Level 2 Certification
dSPACE has achieved CMMC Level 2 certification from the U.S. Department of Defense, proving it can securely handle controlled unclassified information.
What Happened
dSPACE, a global leader in simulation and validation solutions for the development of embedded systems, announced on July 30, 2026, from Wixom, Michigan, that it has achieved the U.S. Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The certification reinforces dSPACE's commitment to protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and supporting the cybersecurity objectives of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). It is an important milestone in the company's continued investment in the aerospace and defense markets, demonstrating its ability to meet rigorous cybersecurity requirements expected of organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
As the defense industry evolves 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. The company has implemented rigorous security controls, continuous monitoring, and best practices to protect CUI across its operations. It is capable of supporting programs that require 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. 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”
CMMC Level 2 certification confirms that dSPACE has implemented cybersecurity practices and processes aligned with NIST SP 800-171. This alignment enables the organization to appropriately safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information within its environment. It also demonstrates dSPACE's capability to support defense programs that require secure handling of sensitive data throughout the development, testing, and validation lifecycle.
Why this matters
Cybersecurity is increasingly critical for defense contractors, and this certification shows dSPACE meets the U.S. Department of Defense's rigorous requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information. As a provider of simulation and validation tools for embedded systems, dSPACE can now support defense programs that require secure handling of sensitive data throughout development and testing. This strengthens its position as a trusted partner f…
Terms in This Story
- CMMC
- A U.S. Department of Defense certification framework that measures how well contractors protect unclassified information.
- CUI
- Controlled Unclassified Information — information that needs safeguarding but is not officially classified.
- Defense Industrial Base
- The worldwide collection of companies that design, manufacture, and maintain U.S. military systems and equipment.
- NIST SP 800-171
- A National Institute of Standards and Technology publication with security requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information in non-federal systems.
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