SundanceDSP is proud to announce that we have completed our first CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment in accordance with DoD CMMC 2.0 requirements, meeting all applicable Level 2 assessment objectives, with senior official affirmation submitted in SPRS. A major milestone that reinforces our role as a trusted partner for customers across defense, aerospace, industrial, and advanced research sectors. This attestation demonstrates that SundanceDSP meets the rigorous cybersecurity requirements needed to receive, process, and protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), a critical expectation for organizations working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal partners.
Completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment is more than a compliance exercise. It signals to our customers, collaborators, and government stakeholders that SundanceDSP maintains the systems, discipline, and security-focused culture necessary to protect sensitive information in an environment of rapidly evolving cyber threats.
What Is CMMC?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cybersecurity framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to ensure that contractors handling federal information maintain strong and verifiable cybersecurity practices. The program was created to protect both Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), which has faced increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks in recent years.
CMMC provides a structured, tiered model for assessing cybersecurity readiness. Under CMMC 2.0, Level 2 is specifically aligned with the 110 security requirements defined in NIST SP 800‑171 Rev. 2, which govern how organizations must protect CUI.
Upon completing a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, SundanceDSP has assessed its implementation of the full set of applicable NIST SP 800-171 security requirements, demonstrating alignment with DoD expectations for protecting sensitive government information from unauthorized access, theft, or compromise.
Why CMMC Matters? Especially for High‑Tech Engineering and Product Development
For companies like SundanceDSP, deeply involved in advanced hardware design, embedded systems, signal processing, and mission‑critical electronics, cybersecurity is not optional. It is foundational.
1. Protecting National Security
The Department of Defense established the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to safeguard sensitive information shared with defense contractors and to address long-standing inconsistencies in cybersecurity practices across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). CMMC provides a standardized, enforceable framework to improve the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
As a contributor to technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and secure communications, SundanceDSP recognizes its responsibility to protect sensitive information that underpins national security. Through completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, SundanceDSP has demonstrated alignment with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements and the expectations of the government agencies and prime contractors we support.
2. Demonstrating Trustworthiness and Reliability
Completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment signals to customers and partners that SundanceDSP maintains a cybersecurity posture aligned with DoD expectations for the protection of sensitive information. This includes the ability to:
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Receive, process, store, and transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
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Participate in programs that require secure data exchange
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Collaborate with prime contractors and subcontractors subject to DoD cybersecurity requirements
In a competitive industry, this demonstrated commitment differentiates SundanceDSP as an organization that not only delivers high-performance technology but also applies disciplined cybersecurity practices to protect the information that enables it.
3. Enabling Participation in DoD and Federal Programs
Many Department of Defense and federal contracts, particularly those involving advanced research and development, prototyping, or system integration, require contractors to demonstrate alignment with CMMC Level 2 requirements as a condition of award. These requirements are intended to ensure that appropriate cybersecurity protections are in place to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) before and throughout contract performance.
By completing a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, SundanceDSP is ready to support programs that involve Controlled Unclassified Information and to partner more effectively with government agencies and prime contractors.
4. Strengthening Internal Cybersecurity Discipline
CMMC Level 2 is not a one-time event. Maintaining alignment with CMMC Level 2 requirements requires ongoing governance, including:
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Continuous monitoring of security controls
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Documented and maintained policies and procedures
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Periodic internal assessments
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Ongoing cybersecurity awareness and training
Through the CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment process, SundanceDSP has strengthened internal cybersecurity discipline and operational resilience, reducing risk across the organization—not only for government and defense programs but also for all business operations.
5. Supporting Our Mission Possible Vision
At SundanceDSP, our vision is Mission Possible, the belief that every engineering challenge can be solved through innovation, precision, and determination. Our completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment reinforces this vision by ensuring that our mission-critical technologies are supported by disciplined, mission-focused cybersecurity practices.
By embedding cybersecurity into our engineering and operational culture, SundanceDSP strengthens the foundation that enables trusted collaboration, secure innovation, and long-term support for our government and defense partners.
What CMMC Level 2 Means for Our Customers
You can trust SundanceDSP with sensitive information.
Through completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, supported by senior official affirmation, SundanceDSP demonstrates a cybersecurity posture aligned with DoD requirements for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Our infrastructure, documented policies, and security controls are designed to support the secure receipt, processing, storage, and management of sensitive information, including technical data, engineering drawings, system specifications, and other materials commonly exchanged during advanced technology development.
You gain a partner who meets DoD cybersecurity expectations.
Whether you are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or government agency, working with SundanceDSP means partnering with an organization that demonstrates alignment with DoD cybersecurity expectations through completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment.
This alignment supports secure collaboration on modern defense and aerospace programs that require disciplined protection of sensitive information.
You reduce risk in your supply chain.
Cybersecurity is only as strong as the weakest link. By choosing a partner that has completed a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, you strengthen your overall cybersecurity posture and reduce risk across your development and supply chain ecosystem.
SundanceDSP’s disciplined approach to protecting sensitive information supports secure collaboration and helps mitigate downstream cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
You accelerate program readiness.
Many defense and federal programs require contractors to demonstrate alignment with CMMC Level 2 requirements before contract award. With SundanceDSP having completed a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, customers can engage with a partner that is prepared to support program cybersecurity requirements without unnecessary delays.
This readiness helps streamline onboarding and supports efficient program execution, subject to contract-specific assessment requirements.
The Future: Building Secure, High‑Performance Technology for the Most Demanding Missions
CMMC Level 2 alignment is not an endpoint; it is a foundation for continued growth and maturity. Following completion of a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, SundanceDSP is actively preparing to pursue a third-party CMMC Level 2 Certification Assessment conducted by an authorized C3PAO.
As SundanceDSP continues to develop advanced embedded systems, high-density computing modules, and ruggedized solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, cybersecurity will remain a core element of our engineering and operational philosophy.
Our customers can expect:
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Secure collaboration environments
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Protected data exchange throughout the development lifecycle
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Compliance-ready development workflows aligned with DoD expectations
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Hardware and software solutions designed with security built in from the outset
In an environment where cyber threats continue to evolve, SundanceDSP is committed to strengthening its technologies, processes, and partnerships to remain secure, resilient, and mission-ready.