The SEI: The Leader in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI Engineering
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.
Latest Publications
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Harmonization Plugfest 2024
• Special Report
In this report, the authors describe the research findings and recommendations that resulted from the 2024 Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Harmonization Plugfest research project.
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What Can Generative AI Red-Teaming Learn from Cyber Red-Teaming?
• Technical Report
This paper investigates the applicability of established cyber red-teaming methodologies to the evaluation of generative AI systems, addressing the growing need for robust security assessments in AI-driven applications.
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Will Generative AI Fill the Automation Gap in Software Architecting?
• Conference Paper
This paper explores the application of Generative AI to software architecture, focusing on potential alignment (or lack thereof) of Generative AI with the nature of common architecture tasks involved in five common architecture activities.
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Artificial Intelligence in National Security: Acquisition and Integration
• Blog Post
This blog post highlights practitioner insights from a recent AI Acquisition workshop, including challenges in differentiating AI systems, guidance on when to use AI, and matching AI tools to mission needs.
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Achieving Balance: Agility, MBSE, and Architecture
• Webcast
Assuring that Agile implementation outcomes meet senior stakeholders’ expectations is not a given. In this webcast, Peter Capell addresses the role of a practical vision to meet those expectations, highlighting the value of Model-Based Systems Engineering and architecture.
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Managing Security and Resilience Risks Across the Lifecycle
• Blog Post
This post introduces the Security Engineering Framework, a schema of software-focused engineering practices that acquisition programs can use to manage security and resilience risks across the lifecycle.
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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
Model-Based Systems Engineering in Practice Conference Announces Keynote and Program
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The one-day event in August will feature presentations on MBSE across the lifecycle, in Defense Department acquisition, and in cybersecurity.
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SEI Fellow, Founding CERT/CC Director Richard D. Pethia Inducted into FIRST Incident Response Hall of Fame
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The honor recognizes Pethia’s trailblazing work in computer security incident response.
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SEI Seeks Papers on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems
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Submissions for the AAAI symposium are due August 11.
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Secure Software by Design 2025 Event Announces Keynote Speakers
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The August event will feature speakers with deep industry experience.
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Designing Modern Service-Based Systems
Aug 11, 2025
SOA, now a cornerstone of modern distributed systems, focuses on microservices, messaging, and container orchestration. This course explores essential tools like REST, gRPC, message brokers, and API gateways, along with security and containerization for microservices.
RegisterSoftware Architecture Design and Analysis
Aug 12-15, 2025
This course, based on the books Designing Software Architectures: A Practical Approach and Software Architecture in Practice, 4th edition, provides in-depth coverage of the concepts needed to design and analyze a software architecture effectively.
RegisterDesign Guidelines and Patterns for Microservices
Aug 18-21, 2025
This course will give you the knowledge to see the microservices landscape clearly. We will cover six guidelines for microservice designs and look at strategies available today to realize each design guideline, including design patterns, architecture tactics, and infrastructure elements.
RegisterEducation and Outreach
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.
