The SEI: The Leader in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity
At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice. We have been working with the Department of Defense, government agencies, and private industry since 1984 to help meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage.
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Latest Publications

Overview of Practices and Processes of the CMMC Assessment Guides
March 03, 2021 • White Paper
Douglas Daniel Gardner
This document is intended to help anyone unfamiliar with cybersecurity standards get started with the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
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TwinOps - DevOps meets model-based engineering and digital twins for the engineering of CPS
February 09, 2021 • Article
In this paper, we present TwinOps, a process that unifies Model-based Engineering, Digital Twins, and DevOps practice in a uniform workflow.
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On Managing Vulnerabilities in AI/ML Systems
January 21, 2021 • Article
Jonathan SpringAllen D. HouseholderApril Galyardt
This paper explores how the current paradigm of vulnerability management might adapt to include machine learning systems.
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At the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice. The U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other public agencies and private businesses, can meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage by using tools, technologies, and practices developed or matured by the SEI.
News

SEI Software Product Lines Course Materials Now Freely Available
February 16, 2021 • Article
Presentations and videos for three courses on software product line adoption and development are now available on the SEI website.
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Accenture Automation Leader to Receive IEEE/SEI Software Process Achievement Award
January 26, 2021 • Article
The SEI and IEEE Computer Society today announced the recipient of the 2020 IEEE Computer Society/SEI Watts S. Humphrey Software Process Achievement Award. This year’s recipient is Rajendra “RP” Prasad, global automation lead at Accenture.
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FloCon 2021 Adds Secure Coding Tournament, Insider Threat Talk
January 07, 2021 • Article
The SEI's annual conference on data analysis for security begins January 12.
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FloCon 2021 Announces Program on Using Data to Defend
December 01, 2020 • Article
The SEI's annual conference on data analysis for security will feature 20 speakers and two trainings.
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Discover our numerous training and credentialing opportunities for individual professional development. We also offer workforce development and licensing opportunities for organizations to apply best practices to their operations.
Work With Us
In addition to our work with agencies across the United States government, we partner with academic institutions and private companies to solve key technical challenges for current and future software-reliant systems. You can sponsor research and development, collaborate with us on research, and even get guidance from us to implement new methods.
Careers
Pursue your passion and work alongside world-recognized leaders in the field of software engineering. We invite you to view current employment opportunities, learn about benefits of working at the SEI, and apply for a position.