Cracking the Capability Needs Statement (CNS) Code

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This SEI Bulletin newsletter was published on March 18, 2026.
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Software Engineering Institute

Abstract

This newsletter compiles the latest SEI releases and news about new guidance on creating Capability Needs Statements (CNS) for programs on the Software Acquisition Pathway, the feasibility and advisability of a civilian cybersecurity reserve, the five pillars of software assurance in system acquisition, managing architectural risk during Agile development, acquisition oversight for software assurance, PMO readiness to involve users in the Software Pathway, leveraging artificial intelligence to build cyber capacity, jobs, and upcoming events, appearances, and training.