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
Cloud Security Best Practices Derived from Mission Thread Analysis
September 02, 2021 • Technical Report
Timothy MorrowVincent LaPianaDonald Faatz
This report presents practices for secure, effective use of cloud computing and risk reduction in transitioning applications and data to the cloud, and considers the needs of limited-resource businesses.
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Accenture: An Automation Maturity Journey
July 29, 2021 • Technical Report
Rajendra T. Prasad (Accenture)
This paper describes work in the area of automation that netted Accenture the 2020 Watts Humphrey Software Process Achievement Award.
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Planning and Design Considerations for Data Centers
July 19, 2021 • Technical Note
Lyndsi A. HughesDavid SweeneyMark Kasunic
This report shares important lessons learned from establishing small- to mid-size data centers.
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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
Registration Opens for 2021 SEI Research Review
September 08, 2021 • Article
Registration is now open for the 2021 Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Research Review, a free virtual event scheduled to take place daily from November 8-10.
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Educators Meet to Share the Latest in Software Engineering
September 07, 2021 • Article
Participants of the Software Engineering Workshop for Educators met virtually to exchange knowledge on AI, blockchain, and the post-COVID classroom.
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CERT Insider Risk Management Symposium 2021 to Explore Balanced Approaches to Insider Risk
September 01, 2021 • Article
The eighth annual event will be held virtually September 28 and 29, with a webcast September 8.
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2021 President’s Cup to Find Top Federal Cyber Talent
August 31, 2021 • Article
Registration for the SEI-supported competition, which begins mid-September, is now open for U.S. government cybersecurity professionals.
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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.