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Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model

International (VDA/Automotive)
vv4.0 (2023)
12 domains
52 controls

Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 (2023) is a process assessment model for software development in the automotive industry. Based on ISO/IEC 33020 process measurement framework. ASPICE defines process reference models and process assessment indicators for system engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, and machine learning engineering. Used by OEMs to assess supplier development process capability. Capability levels 0-5. ASPICE assessments are a de facto requirement for automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers.

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Framework Domains (12)

Acquisition Process Group

1 controls
Controls in the Acquisition Process Group domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model1 controls
CodeTitle
ACQ.4Supplier Monitoring

Hardware and Machine Learning Engineering

8 controls
Controls in the Hardware and Machine Learning Engineering domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model8 controls
CodeTitle
HWE.1Hardware Requirements Analysis
HWE.2Hardware Design
HWE.3Hardware Verification
HWE.4Hardware Qualification Verification
MLE.1Machine Learning Requirements Analysis
MLE.2Machine Learning Architecture
MLE.3Machine Learning Training
MLE.4Machine Learning Model Testing

Machine Learning Engineering (v4.0 new)

4 controls
Controls in the Machine Learning Engineering (v4.0 new) domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model4 controls
CodeTitle
MLE.1Machine Learning Requirements Analysis
MLE.2Machine Learning Architecture
MLE.3Machine Learning Training
MLE.4Machine Learning Model Testing

Management Process Group

3 controls
Controls in the Management Process Group domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model3 controls
CodeTitle
MAN.3Project Management
MAN.5Risk Management
MAN.6Measurement

Management, Acquisition, and Validation

4 controls
Controls in the Management, Acquisition, and Validation domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model4 controls
CodeTitle
ACQ.4Supplier Monitoring
MAN.3Project Management
SEC.1Cybersecurity Requirements Analysis
VAL.1System Validation

Software Engineering

6 controls
Controls in the Software Engineering domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model6 controls
CodeTitle
SWE.1Software Requirements Analysis
SWE.2Software Architectural Design
SWE.3Software Detailed Design and Unit Construction
SWE.4Software Unit Verification
SWE.5Software Component Verification and Integration Verification
SWE.6Software Verification

Software Engineering (SWE)

6 controls
Controls in the Software Engineering (SWE) domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model6 controls
CodeTitle
SWE.1Software Requirements Analysis
SWE.2Software Architectural Design
SWE.3Software Detailed Design and Unit Construction
SWE.4Software Unit Verification
SWE.5Software Component Verification and Integration Verification
SWE.6Software Verification

Supply Process Group

1 controls
Controls in the Supply Process Group domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model1 controls
CodeTitle
SPL.2Product Release

Support Process Group

4 controls
Controls in the Support Process Group domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model4 controls
CodeTitle
SUP.1Quality Assurance
SUP.10Change Request Management
SUP.8Configuration Management
SUP.9Problem Resolution Management

Support Processes (SUP)

5 controls
Controls in the Support Processes (SUP) domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model5 controls
CodeTitle
SUP.1Quality Assurance
SUP.10Change Request Management
SUP.11ML Data Management Support
SUP.8Configuration Management
SUP.9Problem Resolution Management

System Engineering

5 controls
Controls in the System Engineering domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model5 controls
CodeTitle
SYS.1Requirements Elicitation
SYS.2System Requirements Analysis
SYS.3System Architectural Design
SYS.4System Integration and Integration Verification
SYS.5System Verification

System Engineering (SYS)

5 controls
Controls in the System Engineering (SYS) domain of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model5 controls
CodeTitle
SYS.1Requirements Elicitation
SYS.2System Requirements Analysis
SYS.3System Architectural Design
SYS.4System Integration and Integration Verification
SYS.5System Verification

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model, you already cover:

Maps to 186 other frameworks

31 total controls
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
16%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
16%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
4 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
13%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
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4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
UK Gambling Commission - Cyber Resilience Requirements
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
10%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
ISO 27018
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
ISO/IEC 27006:2024
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
10%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
ISO 27017
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
APRA CPS 234
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
10%
Azure Security Benchmark
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
ISO 20000-1
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
10%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
NIST SP 800-190
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
10%
PCI SSF
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
PCI P2PE
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
PCI PIN Security
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
10%
UK AI Regulation Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
10%
ISO 22320:2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
WCAG 2.2
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
UK Bribery Act 2010
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
SLSA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
SIG (Shared Assessments)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
PSD2 SCA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
PTES
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Philippines Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
OWASP SAMM
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
OSFI B-13
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
OpenSSF Scorecard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Open Banking Security
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
O-RAN WG11 Security Specification
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (Australia)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-92
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-88
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-63-4
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-61
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-146
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-145
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-144
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-137
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-123
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
MTCS (Singapore)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
South Korea PIPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
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2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29115:2023 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO 56002
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
6%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO 19011
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO 31000:2018
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 37002:2021 - Whistleblowing Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27050 - Electronic Discovery (Parts 1-4)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 22739:2024 - Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies Vocabulary
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
21 CFR Part 58 - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
FedRAMP High
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
FedRAMP Moderate
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/SAE 21434
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO 27043
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
COBIT 2019
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 14001
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 45001:2018
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 9001:2015
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 13485
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ISO 13485:2016
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
SOC 2
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
6%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
OECD AI Principles
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
API 1164
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
ISO 27001:2022
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
6%
IEC 62443
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 1800-32
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
6%
ISO 27019
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
6%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
SASB Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
NIST Privacy Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
NIS2 Directive
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
NERC CIP
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
IRM Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Institute of Risk Management)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
IEEE 1686
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
GAMP 5 - Good Automated Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22318
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) Cyber Risk Management Code of Conduct
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22317
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model?

Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model is a compliance framework from International (VDA/Automotive) with 12 domains and 52 controls. Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 (2023) is a process assessment model for software development in the automotive industry. Based on ISO/IEC 33020 process measurement framework. ASPICE defines process reference models and process assessment indicators for system engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, and machine learning engineering. Used by OEMs to assess supplier development process capability. Capability levels 0-5. ASPICE assessments are a de facto requirement for automotive Tier 1/2 suppliers. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model have?

Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model has 52 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Hardware and Machine Learning Engineering (8 controls), Software Engineering (6 controls), Software Engineering (SWE) (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model map to?

Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model maps to 186 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (16% coverage), ISO/IEC 23894:2023 (16% coverage), Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems (13% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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