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The SEI: The Leader in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI Engineering
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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](https://www.defense.gov/), government agencies, and private industry since 1984 to help meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage.
[More About Us](/about/index.cfm)
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Latest Publications
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#### [AI Hygiene Starts with Models and Data Loaders](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/ai-hygiene-starts-with-models-and-data-loaders/)
###### March 13, 2025 • White Paper
##### [Matt Churilla](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/matthew-churilla), [Mahmoud Shabana](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/mahmoud-shabana), [Renae Metcalf](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/renae-metcalf), [Shing-hon Lau](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/shing-hon-lau)
This paper places a call to action for traditional cybersecurity tools and techniques to be applied to artificial intelligence (AI) for improving the cybersecurity of AI...
[Download](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/ai-hygiene-starts-with-models-and-data-loaders/)
[](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/security-engineering-framework-sef-24sr022/)
#### [Security Engineering Framework (SEF): Managing Security and Resilience Risks Across the Systems Lifecycle](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/security-engineering-framework-sef-24sr022/)
###### December 12, 2024 • Special Report
##### [Christopher J. Alberts](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/christopher-alberts), [Charles M. Wallen](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/charles-wallen), [Carol Woody](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/carol-woody), [Michael S. Bandor](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/michael-bandor), [Tom Merendino](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/thomas-merendino)
The SEF is a collection of software-focused engineering practices for managing security and resilience risks across the systems...
[Download](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/security-engineering-framework-sef-24sr022/)
[](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/dangers-of-ai-for-insider-risk-evaluation-dare/)
#### [Dangers of AI for Insider Risk Evaluation (DARE)](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/dangers-of-ai-for-insider-risk-evaluation-dare/)
###### November 19, 2024 • White Paper
##### [Austin Whisnant](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/austin-whisnant)
This paper describes the challenges and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence for insider risk analysis and how to thoughtfully and efficiently use AI to find insider...
[Download](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/dangers-of-ai-for-insider-risk-evaluation-dare/)
From Our Experts
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#### [Grace Lewis Outlines Vision for IEEE Computer Society Presidency](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/grace-lewis-outlines-vision-for-ieee-presidency/)
###### March 13, 2025 • Podcast
##### [Grace Lewis](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/grace-lewis)
Grace Lewis, an SEI principal researcher and lead of the SEI’s Tactical and AI-Enabled Systems Initiative, was elected the 2026 president of the IEEE Computer...
[learn more](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/grace-lewis-outlines-vision-for-ieee-presidency/)
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#### [Can a Cybersecurity Parametric Cost Model be Developed?](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/can-a-cybersecurity-parametric-cost-model-be-developed/)
###### March 12, 2025 • Webcast
##### [Christopher Miller](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/christopher-miller)
In this webcast, Christopher Miller shares insights from a Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute study on cybersecurity cost estimating that can help national security organizations successfully deploy parametric cost...
[watch](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/library/can-a-cybersecurity-parametric-cost-model-be-developed/)
[](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-devsecops-capability-maturity-model/)
#### [The DevSecOps Capability Maturity Model](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/blog/the-devsecops-capability-maturity-model/)
###### March 10, 2025 • Blog Post
##### [Timothy A. Chick](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/timothy-chick), [Brent Frye](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/brent-frye), [Aaron K. Reffett](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/authors/aaron-reffett)
Implementing DevSecOps can improve multiple aspects of the effectiveness of a software organization and the quality of the software for which it is...
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Our Work
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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.
[AI-Augmented Software Engineering](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/ai-augmented-software-engineering/)
[Artificial Intelligence Engineering](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/artificial-intelligence-engineering/)
[Cybersecurity Engineering](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/cybersecurity-engineering/)
[Innovative Acquisition](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/innovative-acquisition/)
[All Topics](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/all-topics/)
News
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#### [New DoD Memo Accelerates Software Acquisition Modernization](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/new-dod-memo-accelerates-software-acquisition-modernization/)
###### March 13, 2025 • Article
The directive signals an accelerated uptake of the Software Acquisition Pathway, which reforms software development and acquisition within the Defense Department.
[Read More](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/new-dod-memo-accelerates-software-acquisition-modernization/)
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#### [Silent Sentinel Tool Automates Software Risk Analysis](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/silent-sentinel-tool-automates-software-risk-analysis/)
###### February 10, 2025 • Article
The recently released open source tool provides software development and cybersecurity teams a consistent, repeatable process.
[Read More](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/silent-sentinel-tool-automates-software-risk-analysis/)
[](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-support-for-presidents-cup-leaves-lasting-legacy/)
#### [SEI Support for President's Cup Leaves Lasting Legacy](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-support-for-presidents-cup-leaves-lasting-legacy/)
###### January 21, 2025 • Article
As CISA’s sixth annual cybersecurity competition begins with a new supporting vendor, the SEI looks back at five years of success.
[Read More](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/sei-support-for-presidents-cup-leaves-lasting-legacy/)
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#### [2024 SEI Research Review Materials Now Available](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/2024-sei-research-review-materials-now-available/)
###### January 9, 2025 • Article
The event’s videos, presentation slides, and posters showcase SEI methods, prototypes, and tools that address the nation’s software challenges.
[Read More](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/news/2024-sei-research-review-materials-now-available/)
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Events
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Mar 25
#### [AUSA Global Force 2025](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/events/ausa-global-force-2025)
The SEI will attend the AUSA Global Force 2025 Symposium and Exposition
Mar 26
#### [Threat Hunting: What Should Keep All of Us Up at Night](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/events/threat-hunting-what-should-keep-all-of-us-up-at-night)
In this webcast, Dan Ruef explains how cybersecurity professionals can stay on task to secure networks and systems even as the big promises of the latest and greatest tools and other distractions vie for their attention.
Apr 2
#### [New Data Exchange Standard Eases Insider Incident Data Collection and Sharing](https://insights.sei.cmu.edu/events/new-data-exchange-standard-eases-insider-incident-data-collection-and-sharing)
In this webcast, Austin Whisnant and Dan Costa introduce The Insider Incident Data Exchange Standard (IIDES) that enables researchers and practitioners to easily build insider threat case data and share analysis and insights
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Education and Outreach
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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.
[Courses](/education-outreach/courses/index.cfm)
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Work With Us
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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.
[Learn How to Work With Us](/about/work-with-us/index.cfm)
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Pursue your passion and work alongside world-recognized leaders in the field of software engineering. We invite you to view [current employment opportunities](https://cmu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SEI), learn about benefits of working at the SEI, and apply for a position.
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