A CMMI-Based Framework for Integrating Safety and Security in IT and Engineering Product Development

Praveen K Harkawat

Abstract: Ensuring safety and security throughout the product lifecycle has become a pressing concern in engineering and IT industries. As automation expands and regulatory demands tighten, organizations are seeking integrative methods to embed safety and security within product design and development processes. This paper introduces a practical process/system framework based on CMMI?s SAF and SEC domains, aimed at facilitating safer, more secure engineering outcomes. The proposed model incorporates best practices from global standards such as ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 26262, and GDPR, offering a hands-on approach adaptable to diverse technical fields including mechatronics, aerospace, and industrial control systems. It provides a scalable roadmap for companies already adhering to prior CMMI standards to integrate new safety (SAF) and security (SEC) requirements, reinforcing operational resilience and product integrity.

Keywords: CMMI, Product Safety, IT Security, Process Framework, ISO Standards

How to Cite?: Praveen K Harkawat, "A CMMI-Based Framework for Integrating Safety and Security in IT and Engineering Product Development", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 340-345, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25801220034, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25801220034