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SEI News | Nonehttp://www.sei.cmu.edu/feeds/topic/acquisition-transformation/atom/2025-12-17T00:00:00-05:00Updates on changes and additions to SEI News for posts matching: Acquisition TransformationNew 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 Study on Defense Department DevSecOps Finds Excellence and Opportunities2025-05-12T00:00:00-04:002025-05-12T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-study-on-defense-department-devsecops-finds-excellence-and-opportunities/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The study, released by the DoD Chief Information Officer, found the department should scale up its pockets of DevSecOps success.

SEI Releases Security Engineering Framework2024-12-17T00:00:00-05:002024-12-17T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-releases-security-engineering-framework/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The new framework compiles an actionable hierarchy of the key leading practices for building secure and resilient software-reliant systems.

Acquisition Security Framework for Managing Engineering and Supply Chain Cyber Risk Released2024-02-15T00:00:00-05:002024-02-15T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/acquisition-security-framework-for-managing-engineering-and-supply-chain-cyber-risk-released/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The latest version of the framework completes the set of practices for acquiring and operating secure and resilient systems across the systems lifecycle.

New Study: How to Assess Large Language Model Fitness for Software Engineering and Acquisition2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:002024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/new-study-how-to-assess-large-language-model-fitness-for-software-engineering-and-acquisition/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

An SEI white paper provides a structured way for organizations to see how an LLM might address software engineering and acquisition needs.

New Report Recommends Department of Defense Software Advisory Board2023-07-18T00:00:00-04:002023-07-18T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/new-report-recommends-department-of-defense-software-advisory-board/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The report outlines technical and policy changes to make software capabilities a competitive advantage for national security.

SEI Coauthors Responsible AI Guidelines2021-12-01T00:00:00-05:002021-12-01T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-coauthors-responsible-ai-guidelines/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The new report from the Defense Innovation Unit makes progress towards operationalizing the Department of Defense's Ethical Principles for AI.

2019 SEI Year in Review Highlights Accomplishments in AI, Data Analysis, and More2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:002020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/2019-sei-year-in-review-highlights-accomplishments-in-ai-data-analysis-and-more/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The SEI's roundup of projects showcases contributions to the National Defense Strategy.

Anita Carleton Named Director of the SEI’s Software Solutions Division2020-06-17T00:00:00-04:002020-06-17T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/anita-carleton-named-director-of-the-seis-software-solutions-division/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The long-serving leader and researcher is advancing a national agenda for software engineering R&D.

SEI Technical Staff Members Win 2019 ISLA Award2019-11-04T00:00:00-05:002019-11-04T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-technical-staff-members-win-2019-isla-award/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

SEI staff received the 2019 Information Security Leadership Award, Government, for guiding the Department of Defense on software assurance.

CERT Division Releases Seven Questions for Machine Learning in Cybersecurity2019-09-26T00:00:00-04:002019-09-26T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/cert-division-releases-seven-questions-for-machine-learning-in-cybersecurity/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

“Machine Learning in Cybersecurity: A Guide” discusses seven questions to help managers and decision makers select ML tools that fit their cybersecurity needs.

SEI Releases AI Engineering Practices for Decision Makers2019-09-12T00:00:00-04:002019-09-12T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-releases-ai-engineering-practices-for-decision-makers/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

“AI Engineering: 11 Foundational Practices” can help organizations that are beginning to incorporate artificial intelligence into business and mission systems.

SCSS 2019 Explores Acquisition, Security, and the Supply Chain2019-01-14T00:00:00-05:002019-01-14T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/scss-2019-explores-acquisition-security-and-the-supply-chain/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Registration is open for the Software and Cyber Solutions Symposium (SCSS) 2019, a two-day event focusing on acquisition, security, and the supply chain. The symposium, which is free to attendees, will be held on Wednesday, February 14.

SEI Research Combats Mounting Acquisition Costs2018-04-09T00:00:00-04:002018-04-09T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-research-combats-mounting-acquisition-costs/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Because we are now in an era in which software costs can limit military capability, understanding and controlling these costs is critical.

SEI’s Will Hayes Testifies on Use of Agile Approaches in Social Security Systems Modernization2016-07-22T00:00:00-04:002016-07-22T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/seis-will-hayes-testifies-on-use-of-agile-approaches-in-social-security-systems-modernization/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Provides insights on Agile at Scale to House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security

Software Solutions Conference Keynote Speakers Announced2015-09-15T00:00:00-04:002015-09-15T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/software-solutions-conference-keynote-speakers-announced/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The SEI Software Solutions Conference 2015 today announced its slate of compelling and informative keynote addresses from distinguished experts in government and academia. The conference will be held November 16-18 in Arlington, Va.

Survey: Defense Acquisition Decision Making2014-11-06T00:00:00-05:002014-11-06T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/survey-defense-acquisition-decision-making/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The Software Engineering Institute is conducting a survey on defense acquisition decision making so that it can help to improve joint acquisition outcomes.

SEI Cosponsors Agile for Government Summit2013-11-11T00:00:00-05:002013-11-11T00:00:00-05:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-cosponsors-agile-for-government-summit/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

A team of SEI researchers, along with SEI Director Paul Nielsen, will join other leaders from industry and government at the “Agile for Government Summit” to be held November 20-22, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va.

SEI's Nidiffer Honored by IEEE Computer Society2013-08-27T00:00:00-04:002013-08-27T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/seis-nidiffer-honored-by-ieee-computer-society/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

Kenneth Nidiffer, director of Strategic Planning for Government Programs at the SEI, has been recognized with an Outstanding Contribution Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society.

Should-Cost Analysis Drives Productivity Gains for F-22 Modernization2012-06-15T00:00:00-04:002012-06-15T00:00:00-04:00Software Engineering Institute Public Relationshttps://www.sei.cmu.edu/news/should-cost-analysis-drives-productivity-gains-for-f-22-modernization/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my_site_updates

The SEI's should-cost estimation method produced improvements that could significantly reduce the cost of the F-22 modernization program and help meet the Office of Secretary of Defense mandate to do more without spending more.