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
Using Science in Cybersecurity
May 01, 2021 • Book
Leigh B. MetcalfJonathan Spring
This book will give readers practical tools for cybersecurity.
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Modeling and Validating Security and Confidentiality in System Architectures
March 19, 2021 • Technical Report
Aaron GreenhouseJörgen Hansson (University of Skovde)Lutz Wrage
This report presents an approach for modeling and validating confidentiality using the Bell–LaPadula security model and the Architecture Analysis & Design Language.
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Overview of Practices and Processes of the CMMC Assessment Guides
March 03, 2021 • White Paper
Douglas Daniel Gardner
This document is intended to help anyone unfamiliar with cybersecurity standards get started with the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
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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
President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition Brings Out the Best
April 22, 2021 • Article
The SEI helped the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency develop the recently concluded contest for the federal cyber workforce.
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Former Federal CISO Touhill Named New Director of CMU SEI CERT Division
April 19, 2021 • Press Release
Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute today announced the appointment of Gregory J. Touhill as director of the SEI’s CERT Division.
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April 21 Webcast to Launch National AI Engineering Initiative and Invite Partnership
April 14, 2021 • Article
SEI Emerging Technology Center experts will discuss establishing and growing an artificial intelligence engineering discipline and why diverse partnership is needed.
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SEI Blog Gets New Look
March 25, 2021 • Article
The blog refresh includes improved user interface and search features.
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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.