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SEI Newshttp://www.sei.cmu.edu/feeds/latest/atom/2026-04-23T00:00:00-04:00Updates on changes and additions to SEI News.SEI Releases AI Engineering Practices to Accelerate Mission-Capable AI2026-04-23T00:00:00-04:002026-04-23T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-releases-ai-engineering-practices-to-accelerate-mission-capable-ai/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The twelve foundational practices for decision makers describe the groundwork for turning AI capability into mission value.

SEI CERT Division Leadership Lends Emerging Technology Insights to Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook2026-04-16T00:00:00-04:002026-04-16T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-cert-division-leadership-lends-emerging-technology-insights-to-cyber-risk-oversight-handbook/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Gregory Touhill, CERT Division Director, and Matthew Butkovic, technical director of cyber risk and resilience, co-authored tools for corporate boards dealing with quantum computing, AI, and other emerging tech.

SEI Launches Leadership in AI for Cybersecurity Application Workshop2026-04-15T00:00:00-04:002026-04-15T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-launches-leadership-in-ai-for-cybersecurity-application-workshop/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

This training teaches analysts, developers, engineers, and leaders to build an end-to-end AI solution and consider how it could realize value for their organization.

2025 Year in Review Highlights SEI Impact in Software, Cyber, AI, and Acquisition for National Security2026-03-30T00:00:00-04:002026-03-30T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/2025-year-in-review-highlights-sei-impact-in-software-cyber-ai-and-acquisition-for-national-security/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The Year in Review captures some of the SEI’s most significant work performed in fiscal year 2025.

SEI Summer Series Events to Feature DevSecOps, MBSE, and Secure Software by Design2026-03-24T00:00:00-04:002026-03-24T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-summer-series-events-to-feature-devsecops-mbse-and-secure-software-by-design/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The in-person events will take place July 21-23 in Arlington, Virginia.

Symposium to Address Cyber Mission Readiness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence2026-02-17T00:00:00-05:002026-02-17T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/symposium-to-address-cyber-mission-readiness-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

SEI experts at the March 12 event will discuss government and military CMR challenges, as well as emerging solutions for a cyber- and AI-ready workforce.

Paul Nielsen to Conclude Over Two Decades of Guiding the SEI's Growth and Success2026-02-03T00:00:00-05:002026-02-03T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/paul-nielsen-to-conclude-over-two-decades-of-guiding-the-seis-growth-and-success/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

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.

SEI Report Advises Congress on Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve2026-01-16T00:00:00-05:002026-01-16T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-report-advises-congress-on-civilian-cybersecurity-reserve/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The Pentagon-commissioned study recommends boosting the federal government’s cybersecurity capabilities with private-sector professionals, under certain conditions.

SEI Parser Demystifies Firmware to Fight Vulnerabilities2026-01-07T00:00:00-05:002026-01-07T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-parser-demystifies-firmware-to-fight-vulnerabilities/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

A new, open source parser reveals the architecture of UEFI software, a veiled source of vulnerabilities.

New Guidance Helps Defense Programs Get on the Software Acquisition Pathway2025-12-17T00:00:00-05:002025-12-17T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/new-guidance-helps-defense-programs-get-on-the-software-acquisition-pathway/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The guide is the first release in the Software Acquisition Go Bag series of resources for defense software programs seeking to advance acquisition practices.

SEI and Accenture Partner to Develop AI Adoption Maturity Model2025-12-10T00:00:00-05:002025-12-10T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-and-accenture-partner-to-develop-ai-adoption-maturity-model/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Organizations can use the maturity model to establish a baseline for adopting artificial intelligence and roadmap future investments, according to a new SEI paper.

Secure Software by Design 2025 Presentations Available2025-11-10T00:00:00-05:002025-11-10T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/secure-software-by-design-2025-presentations-available/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The August event featured presentations on data bills of materials, vulnerability detection, AI, and more.

SEI Study Analyzes Applicability of Security and Zero Trust Principles to Weapon Systems2025-10-27T00:00:00-04:002025-10-27T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-study-analyzes-applicability-of-security-and-zero-trust-principles-to-weapon-systems/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The study explores the risks and tradeoffs when adapting enterprise-IT security and zero trust principles to weapon systems.

AAAI Symposium to Present the Latest on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems2025-10-16T00:00:00-04:002025-10-16T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/aaai-symposium-to-present-the-latest-on-engineering-safety-critical-ai-systems/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

At the November event, co-organized by the SEI, artificial intelligence experts will present case studies and research and development in building AI systems for safety-critical applications.

Artificial Intelligence Data Quality Workshop to Present AI Engineering Best Practices2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:002025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/artificial-intelligence-data-quality-workshop-to-present-ai-engineering-best-practices/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The October 23 virtual workshop will feature presentations on dataset generation, exploration, preparation, and testing for ensuring data quality when training AI systems.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Rule Finalized for Defense Industrial Base2025-09-15T00:00:00-04:002025-09-15T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-rule-finalized-for-defense-industrial-base/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Beginning November 10, defense contracts may require assessments under the CMMC program, which the SEI co-created, but implementation will be phased.

Government, CMU, and SEI Leaders Celebrate 40 Years of Advancing Software for National Security2025-09-08T00:00:00-04:002025-09-08T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/government-cmu-and-sei-leaders-celebrate-40-years-of-advancing-software-for-national-security/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Speakers at a September 4 event reflected on four decades of innovation in software, cybersecurity, and AI for defense—and what’s to come.

Generative AI Red-Teaming Can Learn Much from Cybersecurity Says SEI Study2025-08-28T00:00:00-04:002025-08-28T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/generative-ai-red-teaming-can-learn-much-from-cybersecurity-says-sei-study/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

A recent report recommends 10 ways to address the growing need for robust security assessments of AI applications.

SEI Workshop Calls for Actions to Improve Model-Based Systems Engineering in Defense and Intelligence2025-08-20T00:00:00-04:002025-08-20T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-workshop-calls-for-actions-to-improve-model-based-systems-engineering-in-defense-and-intelligence/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Defense Department and intelligence community stakeholders met with SEI experts to discuss how software-intensive programs can better implement MBSE.

Study Finds Key Causes of Divergence in Software Bills of Materials2025-08-11T00:00:00-04:002025-08-11T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/study-finds-key-causes-of-divergence-in-software-bills-of-materials/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Potential differences in software bills of materials (SBOMs) for an individual piece of software can undermine confidence in these key supply chain documents.