The SEI: The Leader in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI Engineering
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
SOK: Bridging Research and Practice in LLM Agent Security
• White Paper
This systematic review discusses academic surveys, grey literature sources, and real-world case studies on securing LLM agents.
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Minimally Viable Architecture: Architecture Early in Development
• Technical Note
This technical note explores MVAs and offers guidance on what teams should do with an MVA to get their certificate to field and authorization to operate.
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Standardization of Return on Risk Investment Computation
• White Paper
In this paper, Brett Tucker proposes standardizing how ROI is calculated and applied to quantitative risk-based decision making to enhance security resilience.
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AI for the Warfighter: Acquisition Challenges and Guidance
• Podcast
SEI researchers are helping the DoW streamline acquisition processes to get software-driven systems into the hands of warfighters faster.
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From Concept to Practice: How SSVC Has Evolved to Make Adoption Possible
• Blog Post
This post traces the milestones of the Stakeholder Specific Vulnerability Categorization and invites the community to participate, contribute, and benefit from the continued maturation of SSVC.
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An Open Source Tool to Unravel UEFI and its Vulnerabilities
• Blog Post
This post introduces CERT UEFI Parser, a new, open source tool that uses program analysis to reveal the architecture of UEFI software, and explore this veiled source of vulnerabilities.
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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
Paul Nielsen to Conclude Over Two Decades of Guiding the SEI's Growth and Success
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Nielsen will transition out of his role as director and chief executive officer of the SEI at Carnegie Mellon University after leading the institute since 2004.
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SEI Report Advises Congress on Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve
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The Pentagon-commissioned study recommends boosting the federal government’s cybersecurity capabilities with private-sector professionals, under certain conditions.
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SEI Parser Demystifies Firmware to Fight Vulnerabilities
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A new, open source parser reveals the architecture of UEFI software, a veiled source of vulnerabilities.
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New Guidance Helps Defense Programs Get on the Software Acquisition Pathway
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The guide is the first release in the Software Acquisition Go Bag series of resources for defense software programs seeking to advance acquisition practices.
Read MoreEvents
AFCEA WEST 2026
Feb 10-12, 2026
The SEI will exhibit at AFCEA WEST 2026 booth number 817
RegisterInsider Threat Program Manager: Implementation and Operation
Feb 24-26, 2026
This 3-day course builds upon the foundational concepts presented in the prerequisite courses, Overview of Insider Threat Concepts and Activities and Building an Insider Threat Program, by delivering a process roadmap to building various parts of a robust Insider Threat Program.
RegisterGround System Architectures Workshop (GSAW) 2026
Feb 24-26, 2026
For 30 years, your insights and participation have transformed GSAW into the community’s largest annual technical event. Join us once again for GSAW 2026, where we welcome your contributions on the topical theme: “Ground System Disruption: Reshaping the Status Quo with Commercial Innovation.”
Learn MoreEducation 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.
