Press Releases
CERT Insider Threat Center Offers Free Online Event To Help Organizations Manage Insider Threats
07/31/2013 - Cybersecurity experts from the CERT Insider Threat Center at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute will present a free virtual event on current research aimed at establishing best practices to mitigate insider threats. "Managing the Insider Threat: What Every Organization Should Know" will take place Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
TSP Symposium 2013 Keynotes to Focus on Quality Practices for Critical Software
07/18/2013 - The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the slate of software engineering thought-leaders who will serve as keynote speakers for the Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium 2013. The line-up includes Bill Curtis, senior vice president and chief scientist with Cast Software; Enrique Ibarra, senior vice president of technology of the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV); and Robert Behler, chief operating officer of the SEI.
Cybersecurity Experts to Discuss How to Construct a Secure Cyber Future
04/04/2013 - On April 30, 2013, cybersecurity experts from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will present in a free, virtual event on current research and development aimed at securing an organization’s cyber future.
SATURN Conference Announces Speakers, Opens Registration
02/05/2013 - Registration for the ninth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN ) 2013 is now open. SATURN 2013 will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from April 29-May 3 and will feature three keynote presentations by leaders in the field of software architecture and project management, Mary Poppendieck, Scott Berkun, and Stephan Murer; and a special invited talk by Philippe Kruchten.
Kevin Fall to Join SEI as Chief Technology Officer
01/22/2013 - Kevin R. Fall, a computer scientist and engineer with broad experience in government and industry, will join the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) January 30 as deputy director for research and chief technology officer.
Lean Software Expert to Keynote SATURN 2013
12/12/2012 - Mary Poppendieck, award-winning author and expert on Lean software development, will deliver a keynote address at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute’s annual software architecture conference. The SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) 2013 Conference, which will be held April 29 through May 3, 2013, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Software Engineering Institute Hosts Virtual Event: Architecting in a Complex World
12/11/2012 - Technologists from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute will host Architecting in a Complex World—a virtual event beginning at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday, January 16, 2013, that provides insight into architecture-centric engineering practices that reduce uncertainty in development. Attendees of this free event will be able to have their questions about agile development and architecture answered by leading researchers.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces 9th Annual SEI Architecture Conference
10/10/2012 - The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently announced that the ninth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., April 29 to May 3, 2013. The Call for Submissions is now open.
TSP Symposium 2012 Keynotes to Speak About Engineering Approaches for Developing Secure, Reliable Software
08/08/2012 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the slate of software engineering thought-leaders who will serve as keynote speakers for the Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium 2012.
Study Probes Insider Threat in Financial Services Sector
07/31/2012 - The SEI CERT Insider Threat Center collaborated with the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) to conduct a study examining technical and behavioral patterns from 80 fraud cases that occurred in the U.S. Financial Services Sector between 2005 and 2012.
SEI and EDM Council Complete Data Management Best Practices
07/24/2012 - SEI and EDM Council Complete Data Management Best Practices
Carnegie Mellon Launches CISO-Executive Education and Certification Program
07/17/2012 - Carnegie Mellon University’s H. John Heinz III College, in partnership with the CERT Program of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), announced the launch of an education and certification program for information security executives.
Process Authorities from Industry, Government, Academia to Keynote SEPG Europe 2012
04/26/2012 - Process Authorities from Industry, Government, Academia to Keynote SEPG Europe 2012
SEI Hosts 2012 SEI Agile Research Forum for Developers, Managers, and Acquisition Professionals
04/24/2012 - On May 22, the SEI will host a will host an Agile Research Forum on how Agile approaches confront the challenges of complexity, exacting regulations, and schedule pressures in the large-scale development found in government and many industry environments.
Three Internationally Celebrated Leaders to Keynote SATURN 2012 Conference
03/19/2012 - Three software engineering and software architecture thought leaders will keynote the SATURN 2012 Conference: Andy Hunt, Michael Stal, and Douglas C. Schmidt.
SEI Publishes The CERT Guide to Insider Threats Book
02/27/2012 - The SEI announced the publication of the CERT Guide to Insider Threats: How to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Information Technology Crimes (Theft, Sabotage, Fraud) book. The book covers the CERT Insider Threat Center’s extensive research over the past 10 years collecting and analyzing information about more than 700 insider cybercrimes, ranging from national security espionage to theft of trade secrets.
Software Engineering Institute Hosts Free Software Architecture Virtual Event
02/07/2012 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will host “Architecting Software the SEI Way: Essential Steps Toward Mastery,” a free virtual event on Tuesday, February 28, from 1:00 to 4 p.m. (ET).
Four Recognized Experts Selected to Keynote SEPG North America 2012
01/25/2012 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the keynote speakers for SEPG North America 2012 to be held March 12-15, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Edward H. Deets, III, Former Commander of Naval Network Warfare Command, Joins CERT Leadership
01/16/2012 - Rear Admiral (retired) Edward H. (Ned) Deets, III today joined the Software Engineering Institute as CERT deputy director, Defense Cyber Solutions.
Software Engineering Institute Hosts 2011 SEI Technologies Forum
09/26/2011 - Technologists representing all areas of work at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute will host a day-long series of webinars beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET Thursday, October 20, 2011.
SEI Releases the 2011 Smart Grid Maturity Model Update
09/13/2011 - The SEI released the 2011 Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) update. The update announces Version 1.2 enhancements to the entire product suite and provides updates on the worldwide community of SGMM users and partners.
TSP Symposium 2011 Keynote Speakers to Focus on Software Methods, Process, and Quality
08/10/2011 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced today the keynote speakers for the upcoming Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium to be held September 19-22, 2011, at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta.
SEI Appoints New Chief Engineer for Civil & Defense Agency Team
05/16/2011 - The SEI recently announced that Stephany Bellomo has been named the chief engineer for the Civil & Defense Agency Team at the SEI.
Free Software Engineering Institute Webinar Discusses Assurance Cases and Recent FDA Guidance on their use for Medical Devices
04/07/2011 - The SEI's Chuck Weinstock takes an in-depth look at assurance cases, why they are useful, how they are developed, and how they can be used to help assure the safety of medical devices.
Four Thought-Leaders to Keynote SEPG Europe 2011 in Dublin
04/06/2011 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today announced the four thought-leaders who will keynote SEPG Europe 2011 in Dublin, Ireland, on June 7-9, 2011. Martin Curley, Bill Curtis, James Over, and Alexander Springer will explore the theme Global Excellence in Software and Security as it relates to the changing and evolving landscape of software, software systems, process improvement, and software quality and their impact on high-quality software and systems.
Three Outstanding SEI Members Honored for Contributions to Software and Systems Engineering
03/31/2011 - Three SEI Members were honored for their extraordinary contributions, innovations, and advocacy in the software and systems engineering and cybersecurity communities.
Three Internationally Celebrated Leaders to Keynote SATURN 2011 Conference
03/02/2011 - Three recognized leaders in the field of software engineering and software architecture will deliver keynote addresses at the SATURN 2011 Conference.
Free Software Engineering Institute Webinar Introduces Utilities to the Smart Grid Maturity Model
02/24/2011 - The SEI will host a free webinar on March 10, 2011 that will explore the Smart Grid Maturity Model.
CERT to Present on Insider Threat and Resilience Management at RSA 2011 Conference
02/10/2011 - Technical staff members from CERT will discuss insider threat and resilience management during the RSA 2011 conference February 14-17, 2011.
Free Software Engineering Institute Webinar Introduces Decision Guidance for Service-Oriented Architecture
02/02/2011 - The SEI will host a free webinar by Olaf Zimmerman of IBM Research in Zurich, Switzerland introducing a novel architectural decision modeling framework.
2011 CyberSecurity Watch Survey: Organizations Need More Skilled Cyber Professionals To Stay Secure
01/31/2011 - Organizations are encountering more cybersecurity events; however the events, on average, are costing significantly less than in the previous year, according to the 2011 CyberSecurity Watch Survey conducted by CSO magazine and sponsored by Deloitte. Twenty-eight percent of respondents have seen an increase in the number of events in the 2011 study and 19% were not impacted by any attacks, compared to 40% in the 2010 study.
CERT Resilience Management Model Book Published by Addison-Wesley
12/14/2010 - The CERT® Program of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute announced that the CERT Resilience Management Model (CERT®-RMM) Version 1.1 has been published by Addison-Wesley Professional.
Software Engineering Institute Staff Receive U.S. Secret Service Award
11/11/2010 - The U.S. Secret Service yesterday presented its Director’s Recognition Award to two staff members of the CERT® Program, part of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, for their contributions to the TJX network intrusion investigation.
Software Engineering Institute Appoints New Chief Engineer for Army Programs
11/08/2010 - The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced that Stephen Blanchette has been named the new chief engineer for Army programs.
National Medal of Technology Winner and SEI Fellow Watts Humphrey, 1927 - 2010
10/28/2010 - Watts Humphrey, founder of the Software Process Program at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and recipient of the National Medal of Technology, died Thursday, October 28 at his home in Sarasota, Florida. He was 83.
Software Engineering Institute Releases Version 1.3 of CMMI Product Suite
10/28/2010 - The SEI announces the release of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Version 1.3, which includes improvements to the entire product suite: CMMI for Development (CMMI-DEV), CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ), and CMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC).
SEI, IEEE Software Collaborate for Second Year on Annual SEI Architecture Conference
10/21/2010 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and IEEE Software magazine recently announced that they will collaborate for a second year on the annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference, to be held at the San Francisco Airport Marriott in Burlingame, California, May 16-20, 2011.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Names New Program Director
10/14/2010 - The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently named Anita Carleton director of its Software Engineering Process Management (SEPM) Program.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces New Chief Technology Officer
08/03/2010 - Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt has joined the SEI in its Arlington, Va., office as deputy director, research, and chief technology officer. Schmidt will lead the SEI in identifying and responding to the needs of sponsors, customers, and partners.
Software Engineering Institute Announces SEPG Asia-Pacific 2010 Conference in Bangalore, India
07/15/2010 - The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is pleased to announce that the SEPG Asia-Pacific 2010 conference will be held August 17-19, 2010 in Bangalore, India. The conference will be presented in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM®).
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Receives Contract Extension From U.S. Government
06/30/2010 - The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University has received a five-year contract extension, with a face value of $584 million, from the U.S. government through June 2015.
Four Software Process Improvement Experts Announced as SEPG Europe 2010 Keynotes
06/09/2010 - Four recognized leaders in the process improvement industry have been announced as the keynote speakers at SEPG Europe 2010, June 28 – July 1 in Porto, Portugal. The flagship conference for process professionals, SEPG Europe is an annual gathering where the process community comes together to learn, network, and build their skills in process improvement in software and systems engineering as a means to achieving superior performance.
Smart Grid Innovator Wayne R. Longcore to Keynote SATURN 2010 Conference
03/09/2010 - Wayne R. Longcore, recognized industry thought leader and key contributor to the nation’s high profile efforts to modernize the electric power grid, will deliver a keynote address at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) 2010 Conference, May 17-21, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minn., the SEI announced today.
Paul D. Nielsen, CEO and Director of Carnegie Mellon SEI, Named to Esteemed National Academy of Engineering
02/18/2010 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute announced today that Paul D. Nielsen has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Software Engineering Institute Expresses Condolences on Passing of U.S. Representative John Murtha
02/15/2010 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) extends its condolences to the family of U.S. Representative John M. Murtha who died Monday, February 8. Murtha represented Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District since 1974 and was the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress.
Registration Opens for SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) 2010 Conference
02/03/2010 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced the opening of registration and the availability of the preliminary program for the sixth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference.
2010 Cyber Security Watch Survey: Cybercrime Increasing Faster Than Some Company Defenses
01/25/2010 - Cybercrime threats posed to targeted organizations are increasing faster than many organizations can combat them, according to the 2010 Cyber Security Watch Survey conducted by CSO magazine, the leading resource for security professionals, and sponsored by Deloitte’s Center for Security & Privacy Solutions.
Carnegie Mellon SEI Executive Director Terry Roberts To Speak on AFCEA West 2010 Panel
01/22/2010 - Terry Roberts, executive director of the Acquisition Support Program/Interagency and Cyber at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI), will serve as a panelist at AFCEA West 2010 to discuss Cyber Issues: What Should Be the Priorities? The panel discussion will take place Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
SEI Celebrates Quarter Century of Leadership
01/19/2010 - This year, the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC). While the Institute celebrates its past accomplishments, it is ready to tackle the new and upcoming technology challenges in software and systems engineering.
Softtek Executive Agustin De La Maza to Keynote SEI's SEPG North America 2010
01/06/2010 - Recognized as a pioneer and leader of the near-shore services industry in Mexico, Agustin De La Maza has been announced as a keynote speaker at SEPG North America 2010, March 21 – 25, 2010, in Savannah, Georgia.
Jim Highsmith, Leader of the Agile Movement, to Keynote Carnegie Mellon SEI SATURN 2010 Conference
10/29/2009 - Acclaimed author and leader of the Agile movement Jim Highsmith has been announced as a keynote speaker for the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Architecture Technology User Network Conference (SATURN 2010), May 17–21, 2010, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, IEEE Software To Collaborate on 2010 SEI Architecture Conference
09/23/2009 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and IEEE Software magazine agreed recently to collaborate on the 6th Annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference, to be held in Minneapolis, Minn., May 17 to 21, 2010.
SEI Introduces New Website
08/31/2009 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is pleased to announce the launch of a newly redesigned website that focuses on solutions for software engineering problems.
Carnegie Mellon SEI and OMG Announce the Launch of CISQ—The Consortium for IT Software Quality (www.it-cisq.org)
08/19/2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, and Needham, MA, USA, August 19, 2009—The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Object Management Group (OMG) today announced a partnership to sponsor the Consortium of IT Software Quality (CISQ), an industry-led initiative to address the measurement of critical IT application quality attributes.
Paul D. Nielsen Reappointed as SEI Director, CEO
07/30/2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, July 30, 2009—Paul D. Nielsen, director and CEO of the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI), has been reappointed to a second five-year term, announced Mark Kamlet, executive vice president and provost of Carnegie Mellon University.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and IBM Launch Smart Grid Framework
03/30/2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, March 30, 2009—IBM and a group of leading utilities—the Global Intelligent Utility Network Coalition—today announced that they handed-over stewardship of their Smart Grid Maturity Model to the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI). As progressive utilities around the globe modernize power grids with digital technology, executives want to know that making the grid smarter is the right thing to do and they want to know how to do it.
Next World Cyber-Security Contest Launched by FIRST, CERT Coordination Center
02/25/2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, February 25, 2009 - The second international competition honoring best practices and advances in safeguarding the security of computer systems and networks was announced today by FIRST (the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) and the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC).
Carnegie Mellon SEI and ESC Collaborate on SOA Migration Strategies
02/24/2009 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced today a strategic relationship with the Electronic Systems Center (ESC) at Hanscom Air Force Base to become licensed as an SEI Partner in the SEI's Service Migration and Reuse Technique (SMART). ESC is the first U.S. government organization to license the SEI's SMART methodology.
Software Engineering Institute CERT's Richard D. Pethia Receives CSO Compass Award
02/10/2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, February 10, 2009 – Richard D. Pethia, director of the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT Program has been named a recipient of the 2009 CSO Compass Award sponsored by CSO Magazine. The CSO Compass Award recognizes individuals for their leadership and ability to execute security strategy while bringing business value.
Carnegie Mellon SEI's Peter Feiler Honored with Carnegie Science Award
01/29/2009 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is proud to announce that Peter Feiler was honored at the Carnegie Science Center with its 2009 Information Technology Award. The Information Technology Award recognizes innovation in the development and commercialization of an information-technology-based solution resulting in significant business impact.
SEI's Watts Humphrey Selected as ACM Fellow
01/20/2009 - Pittsburgh, PA, January 20, 2009 – The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is proud to announce that Watts Humphrey, SEI Fellow, has been named a fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
CERT Secure Coding Standards Improve the Quality and Security of Commercial Software Products
10/28/2008 - Society's increased dependency on networked software systems has been matched by an increase in the number of attacks aimed at these systems. The attacks – directed at governments, corporations, educational institutions, and individuals – have resulted in financial loss, the loss and compromise of sensitive data, system damage, and lost productivity and are most often enabled by common software vulnerabilities.
CERT Computer Forensics Team at Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Recognized by Congressmen Murtha, Doyle and Altmire
09/04/2008 - The recent U.S. Department of Justice indictment of 11 individuals responsible for the largest identity theft case in history was possible in part due to the efforts of the CERT® Program at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI). U.S. House of Representatives John Murtha, Mike Doyle, and Jason Altmire recognized the program's efforts during a visit to the university in which the SEI, Carnegie Mellon CyLab, and School of Computer Science programs showcased some of the university’s latest research and technology initiatives.
Carnegie Mellon SEI Strengthens Six Sigma and CMMI Portfolio
08/01/2008 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) today announced plans to launch a new Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) and Six Sigma course in December 2008 titled CMMI and Six Sigma: Strategies for Implementation.
Fourth Annual SATURN Workshop Attracts International Software Architecture Practitioners
06/06/2008 - "Over the last 15 years, the SEI has become a sort of mecca for software architecture—a place where anyone who is doing any work related to software architecture must go." With those words, keynote speaker Philippe Kruchten spoke to the importance and influence the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has had in the world of software architecture at the Fourth Annual SEI Software Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Workshop held April 30 – May 1, 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute to Host European Conference on Improving Software and Systems Performance
06/02/2008 - SEPG Europe 2008 offers the latest in research and development in software and systems process management.
Software Engineering Institute Announces Fifth Annual Member Award Winners
04/15/2008 - The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced the recipients of the fifth annual SEI Member Awards at its SEPG North America 2008 Conference in Tampa, Florida. The annual awards program honors those members who demonstrate strong representation, contribution, and advocacy to the SEI Membership program.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT Researchers to Present Insider Threat Trends at RSA Conference 2008
04/05/2008 - On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute CERT researchers Dawn Cappelli and Andrew Moore will cover insider threat trends and patterns based detailed analysis of over 250 actual cases of insider threat.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and Lockheed-Martin to Host Process Improvement in Multimodel Environments Workshop
03/27/2008 - On Wednesday, April 9, 2008, Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute CERT researchers Dawn Cappelli and Andrew Moore will cover insider threat trends and patterns based detailed analysis of over 250 actual cases of insider threat.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces Release of the CERT Resiliency Engineering Framework
03/26/2008 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT Program, together with the Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC), announced the availability of the CERT® Resiliency Engineering Framework. This framework provides a comprehensive roadmap that enables organizations of all sizes to establish, manage, and evaluate operational resiliency which encompasses both security and business continuity.
CERT Program's Nancy R. Mead to Be Recognized at IEEE-CS Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training
03/14/2008 - Nancy R. Mead, a senior member of the technical staff in the CERT Program at the Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI), will receive special recognition at the upcoming IEEE-CS Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEET).
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces Exciting Keynote Lineup for 20th Annual SEPG North America 2008 Conference
02/27/2008 - Video-gaming systems, long-term advances in software development for the U.S. military, and what the future holds for software development will be the featured keynote topics at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) 20th Annual SEPG North America 2008 Conference.
FIRST and Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT Coordination Center Unveil New Security Awards
02/26/2008 - The first-ever international competition honoring best practices and advances in safeguarding the security of computer systems and networks is announced today by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC).
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Advocates Aggressive Research Agenda to Prepare for the Software-Intensive Systems of the Future
02/20/2008 - The first-ever international competition honoring best practices and advances in safeguarding the security of computer systems and networks is announced today by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC).
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute To Host Forum on Ultra-Large-Scale Systems of the Future
02/15/2008 - The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will serve as host for the Strengthening Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) forum that will highlight what the future holds for software-intensive systems called ultra-large-scale (ULS) systems.
Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute Paper Selected for International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems
02/07/2008 - he Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) ) paper From PIMs to PSMs has been selected for the Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems (ICECCS07).
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Hosts Premier Software and Systems Process Management Conference in Tampa, Florida
02/05/2008 - The SEI will host more than 1,500 software and systems engineering professionals from around the world at the Tampa Convention Center for four information-filled days of professional development and networking opportunities.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Releases Groundbreaking Best-Practices Model for Acquiring IT & Technical Products and Services
11/07/2007 - Today, the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) - along with General Motors’ Information Systems and Services (GM IS&S) department and top officials from HP, Capgemini and the U.S. government - formally unveiled a comprehensive new model, called CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ), that it believes will revolutionize the way governments and businesses worldwide acquire or outsource their software-intensive systems and services.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, GM, and IT Industry and Government Leaders to Discuss Groundbreaking Best Practices Model for Acquiring IT & Technical Products and Services
11/07/2007 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, with support from General Motors Information Systems & Services (IS&S) Department, will discuss a new best practices model in its CMMI Product Suite that the SEI believes will revolutionize the way governments and business worldwide acquire their software systems and services.
Carnegie Mellon University® Masters Degree Program to Focus on Management, Technology, and Business Aspects of Software Engineering
11/05/2007 - Carnegie Mellon University introduced the Master of Science in Information Technology, Software Engineering Management (MSIT-SEM) degree. A collaborative effort from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science, Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), the new degree program offers a multi-disciplinary view of software engineering that can give managers a unique edge in today's complex marketplace.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT® Program and FSTC Introduce Resiliency Engineering Framework to Help Organizations Manage Operational Resiliency
09/24/2007 - Carnegie Mellon University introduced the Master of Science in Information Technology, Software Engineering Management (MSIT-SEM) degree. A collaborative effort from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science, Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), the new degree program offers a multi-disciplinary view of software engineering that can give managers a unique edge in today's complex marketplace.
Over-Confidence Is Pervasive Amongst Security Professionals
09/11/2007 - CSO magazine today releases results of the 2007 E-Crime Watch Survey. This year's study revealed that while security events and electronic crimes were steady against last year's findings, there are real concerns that security executives may be becoming over confident.
Reminder of the CMMI Product Suite Version 1.1 and SW-CMM Sunset Dates
07/19/2007 - This message from the Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a reminder to the process improvement community about the sunset dates for the Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®) Version 1.1, Software-CMM®(SW-CMM®), and their accompanying training materials and appraisal methods.
Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute's Linda Northrop Recipient of ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Service Award
07/18/2007 - PITTSBURGH, PA, July 18, 2007—Linda Northrop, program director of the Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Product Line Systems Program, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGPLAN, the subgroup of ACM that focuses on programming languages. The award is given on the basis of value and degree of services to the programming languages community, including conferences, publications, and local activities.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Wins PRSA's Bronze Anvil Award Strategic Tactic in PR Campaign Gets National Attention
06/18/2007 - The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) was the recipient of the 2007 Bronze Anvil Award, sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). This is the highest award given by PRSA at the national level for individual tactics.
Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute Announces New Program Integration Directorate Director
05/14/2007 - The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced that John R. Bramer joined the SEI as the director of the SEI’s Program Integration Directorate, the business development function of the SEI.
Software Engineering Institute Publishes Report on the Software Challenge of the Future: Ultra-Large-Scale (ULS) Systems
07/10/2006 - The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced publication of Ultra-Large-Scale Systems: The Software Challenge of the Future (ISBN 0-9786956-0-7). Available on the Web at www.sei.cmu.edu/uls, the report is the product of a 12-month study of ultra-large-scale (ULS) systems software that the SEI conducted on behalf of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology).
CERT Coordination Center Partners With Qatar’s Supreme Council to Battle Cyber Risks
12/15/2005 - —The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) and the Qatar Supreme Council for Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR) announced a partnership to establish Qatar CERT (Q-CERT).
Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute and General Motors Launch CMMI for Acquisition Organizations Project
11/15/2005 - The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) Corporation, in coordination with the government/industry/SEI CMMI Steering Group, announced a joint effort to create a new business process improvement model for companies looking to source information technology capabilities from third-party suppliers.
Department of Homeland Security and Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Launch Software Assurance Web Portal
10/03/2005 - The Department of Homeland Security and Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) launched a secure, web-based software assurance portal called Build Security In (BSI). The Portal, which can be accessed at http://buildsecurityin.us-cert.gov, offers best practices, tools and other resources to help software developers, architects and security practitioners create more secure and reliable software.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Receives Contract Renewal From U.S. Government
06/05/2005 - Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has received a five-year contract renewal, funded at $411 million, from the U.S. government through June 2010.
2005 E-Crime Watch™ Survey Shows E-Crime Fighters Making Headway
05/03/2005 - Results from the 2005 E-Crime Watch survey, conducted among security executives and law enforcement personnel by CSO magazine in cooperation with the United States Secret Service and the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute’s CERT® Coordination Center, reveal the fight against electronic crimes (e-crimes) may be paying off. Thirteen percent (13%) of the 819 survey respondents—more than double the 6% from the 2004 survey—report the total number of e-crimes (and network, system or data intrusions) decreased from the previous year; 35% report an increase in e-crimes and 30% report no change.
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute’s Watts Humphrey Awarded Prestigious National Medal of Technology
02/15/2005 - Watts S. Humphrey, a fellow of the Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has been awarded the 2003 National Medal of Technology, the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States to America’s leading innovators. A formal ceremony will take place March 14, 2005 at the White House.
Secret Service and CERT Release Report Analyzing Acts of Insider Sabotage Via Computer Systems in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
01/01/2005 - Second in a Series of Reports Focusing on Insider Threats to Information Systems and Data in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Secret Service and CERT® Coordination Center Release Comprehensive Report Analyzing Insider Threats to Banking and Finance Sector
08/24/2004 - First of a Series of Reports to Focus on Threats to Information Systems and Data in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Carnegie Mellon University Names Paul D. Nielsen Director of the Software Engineering Institute
07/12/2004 - Carnegie Mellon University Names Paul D. Nielsen Director of the Software Engineering Institute
2004 E-Crime Watch Survey Shows Significant Increase in Electronic Crimes
05/25/2004 - The 2004 E-Crime Watch survey conducted among security and law enforcement executives by CSO magazine in cooperation with the United States Secret Service and the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute’s CERT® Coordination Center, shows a significant number of organizations reporting an increase in electronic crimes (e-crimes) and network, system or data intrusions. Forty-three percent (43%) of respondents report an increase in e-crimes and intrusions versus the previous year and 70% report at least one e-crime or intrusion was committed against their organization.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s CERT Coordination Center
09/15/2003 - Carnegie Mellon University and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a partnership with the university’s CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) to create US-CERT, a coordination point for prevention, protection, and response to cyber attacks across the Internet.
Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute Director Accepts Vice President Position at Georgia Institute of Technology
06/12/2003 - Stephen E. Cross, director and chief executive officer of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI), has announced that he will be leaving the SEI to become a vice president at Georgia Institute of Technology and director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, effective September 1, 2003.
Software Engineering Institute and U.S. Army Reserve Partner on Information-Assurance Initiative
04/17/2003 - Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI) hosted U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) and representatives from the U.S. Army Reserve’s Chief Information Officer’s office today for the launch of a new partnership between the SEI and the Army Reserve Information Operations Command (ARIOC).
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab and Software Engineering Institute Forge Strategic Partnership
11/22/2002 - The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Laurel, Md., and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, have forged a strategic partnership that combines APL's proven systems engineering experience with SEI's advanced software expertise.
Carnegie Mellon Enhances International Presence in Software Engineering
10/15/2002 - Carnegie Mellon University announces the international expansion of its Software Engineering Institute (SEI) with the opening of an office at An der Welle 4 in central Frankfurt, Germany today.
Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute Hosts TIDE Conference for Small Manufacturers
09/20/2002 - Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute Hosts TIDE Conference for Small Manufacturers
Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Signs Memorandum of Understanding with MITRE
05/30/2002 - On May 1, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), represented by SEI Director Dr. Stephen E. Cross, and MITRE, represented by Al Grasso, senior vice president and general manager of the Washington Command, Control and Communications (C3) Center at MITRE, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a collaboration to improve the software-intensive C4ISR (command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) system acquisition processes of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
Internet Security Experts in the United States and Australia Join Forces
08/21/2001 - Two of the world's leading Internet security groups have signed a collaborative agreement to formalize their working partnership.
Software Engineering Institute and Defense Acquisition University Form Strategic Partnership to Improve Software Education, Training Opportunities
07/24/2001 - The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) signed a letter of intent to form a strategic partnership to improve software education and training opportunities for members of the defense acquisition workforce.
Internet Security Alliance Launched
04/19/2001 - In the wake of an array of high-profile Internet security breaches, a new alliance was formally launched today. The Internet Security Alliance (ISA) is a response to the urgent economic security challenge posed by a growing dependence on e-commerce. ISA aims to enhance the information security of member companies and, ultimately, the greater Internet community worldwide.
Software Engineering Institute’s CERT® Coordination Center Urges Organizations to Update Software
01/29/2001 - A newly discovered vulnerability in arguably the Internet’s single most important software package threatens the Internet’s integrity. On Monday, January 29, the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) and the COVERT Labs at PGP Security simultaneously released advisories describing serious new vulnerabilities in BIND, the most commonly used software for domain name system (DNS) servers.
CMMI Product Suite Released
08/14/2000 - CMMI-SE/SW Version 1.0, an integrated model for systems engineering and software engineering improvement, was released on August 11, 2000.
Carnegie Mellon to Host Cyber Security Planning Summit
07/19/2000 - CMMI-SE/SW Version 1.0, an integrated model for systems engineering and software engineering improvement, was released on August 11, 2000.
U.S. Government Renews Contract with Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute
06/21/2000 - The U.S. government has renewed its contract with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).
CERT Coordination Center Fights Love Letter Virus
05/04/2000 - The CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is fighting a new computer virus called the Love Letter virus. As of 11:30 EDT this morning, the CERT/CC had received more than 120 reports of the virus, which affected 233,393 computers.
CERT® Coordination Center Honored
04/24/2000 - The CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) at Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has been named the “best security idea or practice” of 1999 by SC Magazine, formerly Secure Computing.
U.S. Rep. Doyle and the SEI Launch Doyle-TIDE Program
03/06/2000 - U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (PA-18) and Dr. Stephen E. Cross, Director of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), launched a benchmark program today, the Doyle Technology Insertion Demonstration and Evaluation (Doyle-TIDE) Program.
Software Engineering Institute Opens CERT® Analysis Center
12/01/1999 - The Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a federally funded research and development center operated by Carnegie Mellon University, will open the CERT Analysis Center. The CERT Analysis Center will address the threat presented by rapidly evolving, technologically advanced forms of cyber attacks.
CMMI Draft Model Public Review Period Closed; Next Draft Released
11/30/1999 - Public review of Version 0.2 of an integrated model for systems and software engineering improvement, CMMI-SE/SW V0.2, was completed on November 30, 1999.
CMMI Model Draft Released for Public Review
08/31/1999 - On August 31, Version 0.2 of an integrated model for systems and software engineering improvement, CMMI-SE/SW V0.2, was released for public review.
Software Engineering Institute Plans Expansion of the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC)
07/08/1999 - The Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) operated by Carnegie Mellon University, has announced plans to expand the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC).
CERT Coordination Center® (CERT®/CC) Celebrates Ten Years
12/10/1998 - Nancy R. Mead, a senior member of the technical staff in the CERT Program at the Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI), will receive special recognition at the upcoming IEEE-CS Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEET).
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