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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

Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to Assure a DevSecOps Pipeline is Sufficiently Secure

Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to Assure a DevSecOps Pipeline is Sufficiently Secure

May 23, 2023 • Technical Report
Timothy A. ChickScott PavettiNataliya Shevchenko

This report describes how analysts can use a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to detect and mitigate cybersecurity risks to a DevSecOps pipeline.

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Program Managers—The DevSecOps Pipeline Can Provide Actionable Data

Program Managers—The DevSecOps Pipeline Can Provide Actionable Data

April 24, 2023 • White Paper
Julie B. CohenWilliam Richard Nichols

This paper describes the Automated Continuous Estimation for a Pipeline of Pipelines research project, which automates data collection to track program progress.

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Zero Trust Industry Day 2022: Areas of Future Research

Zero Trust Industry Day 2022: Areas of Future Research

January 25, 2023 • White Paper
Matthew NicolaiTrista PolaskiTimothy Morrow

This paper describes the future research discussed at the 2022 Zero Trust Industry Day event.

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Our Work

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

DevSecOps Days Pittsburgh 2023 Presentations Now Available

DevSecOps Days Pittsburgh 2023 Presentations Now Available

May 25, 2023 • Article

The slides, graphic recordings, and videos cover many aspects of integrating security into DevOps practices.

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Workshop Will Advance the Strategy for U.S. Leadership in Software and AI Engineering

Workshop Will Advance the Strategy for U.S. Leadership in Software and AI Engineering

May 17, 2023 • Article

The workshop will explore the fundamental research needed to support progress in these critical domains.

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Software Engineering Workshop for Educators Returns for 20th Anniversary

Software Engineering Workshop for Educators Returns for 20th Anniversary

May 2, 2023 • Article

The event will feature programming on cyber forensics, incident response, experiential learning, supporting neurodivergent students, and the workshop’s history.

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DevSecOps Days Pittsburgh 2023 Announces Speakers

DevSecOps Days Pittsburgh 2023 Announces Speakers

April 26, 2023 • Article

The virtual May 11 conference will feature 10 experts on integrating security into DevOps practices.

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Education and Outreach

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.

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