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.
Latest Publications
Integrability
February 07, 2020 • Technical Report
Rick KazmanPhilip BiancoJames Ivers
This report summarizes how to systematically analyze a software architecture with respect to a quality attribute requirement for integrability.
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Comments on NISTIR 8269 (A Taxonomy and Terminology of Adversarial Machine Learning)
February 04, 2020 • White Paper
April GalyardtNathan M. VanHoudnosJonathan Spring
Feedback to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) about NIST IR 8269, a draft report detailing the proposed taxonomy and terminology of Adversarial Machine Learning (AML).
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Penetration Tests Are The Check Engine Light On Your Security Operations
January 07, 2020 • White Paper
Allen D. HouseholderDan J. Klinedinst
A penetration test serves as a lagging indicator of a network security operations problem. Organizations should implement and document several security controls before a penetration test can be useful.
DownloadResearch and Capabilities
Learn how we support the defense and information security of the United States by advancing the state of the art and practice in software engineering and cybersecurity. Through our research in seven capability areas, our experts push the boundaries of knowledge from R&D through implementation and operation. We create, test, and apply tools, technologies, and practices to acquire, develop, operate, and sustain software systems that are innovative, trustworthy, and cost effective.
News
SATURN 2020 Canceled
March 16, 2020 • Article
The conference has been canceled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Nomination Period Extended for Northrop Software Architecture Award
March 10, 2020 • Article
Nominations are due by March 27.
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Nominations Sought for 2020 IEEE/SEI Watts S. Humphrey SPA Award
February 24, 2020 • Article
Past winners cite benefits of the award process.
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SATURN 2020 Conference Announces Program and Speakers
February 19, 2020 • Article
The SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) 2020 Conference has announced its lineup of courses, talks, and keynotes.
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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.