Mission Risk Diagnostic (MRD) Method Description

The SEI has developed the Mission Risk Diagnostic (MRD) to assess risk in interactively complex, socio-technical systems across the life cycle and supply chain.

Standards-Based Automated Remediation: A Remediation Manager Reference Implementation, 2011 Update

This report describes the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI’s) 2011 work for the National Security Agency (NSA) to develop standards for automated remediation of vulnerabilities and compliance issues on Department of...

Smart Grid Maturity Model Update, 2011

In 2011, the SEI released version 1.2 of the Smart Grid Maturity Model. This update offers insight into past use of the SGMM and shows how utilities are working with...

Status of Ongoing Work in Software TRAs/TRLs

In this 2010 presentation, Michael Bandor and Suzanne Garcia-Miller focus on software issues and shortfalls observed during the DoD Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) processes.

Acquisition Archetype: Shooting the Messenger

When problems are detected in programs, everyone needs to listen and work together towards a solution. Shooting the messenger only delays the process, and hurts program morale.