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Acquisition Transformation

The SEI is revolutionizing defense acquisition for software and systems—making it faster, leaner, and more innovative.

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Advanced Computing

To solve DoW and national security problems, the SEI identifies, evaluates, and applies the latest in AI computing technologies.

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Agile

With a focus on speeding the delivery of software capability to warfighters, the SEI has conducted research on Agile software approaches in the DoW and other government settings since 2009.

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AI-Augmented Software Engineering

The SEI is defining what AI-augmented software development will look like at each stage of the development process and during continuous evolution.

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Artificial Intelligence Engineering

To advance the DoW’s vision of creating viable, trusted, and extensible AI systems, the SEI leads the creation of a professional AI Engineering discipline to develop AI systems that are scalable, robust and secure, and human centered.

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Cloud Computing

The SEI studies cloud computing to help organizations develop and operate secure and cost-effective systems and deliver scalable capability to the network edge.

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Continuous Deployment of Capability

A recognized leader in continuous deployment of capability, the SEI integrates research on AI, software, and cybersecurity into its work to provide solutions for DoW capabilities, acquisition, integration, and delivery of software.

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Cyber-Physical Systems

In cyber-physical systems (CPS), physical and software components are deeply intertwined. Our work in this area involves virtual integration and research and development to enable the rapid, scalable automatic verification of CPS systems.

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Cybersecurity Center Development

The SEI helps security operations and cybersecurity centers develop, operationalize, and improve their incident management capabilities to prevent and mitigate cybersecurity threats.

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Cybersecurity Engineering

By researching cybersecurity engineering (CSE), the SEI builds knowledge, methods, patterns, and practices to help organizations acquire, develop, validate, and sustain software and systems so they can meet today’s national security cybersecurity challenges.

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Cyber Workforce Development

The SEI has 20 years of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions through the development of innovative technologies and approaches that result in elite learning experiences and equip cybersecurity professionals with the skills to face emerging challenges.

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Edge Computing

The SEI conducts applied research to create and transition innovative solutions, principles, and best practices for architecting and developing systems that support teams at the humanitarian and tactical edge.

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Enterprise Risk and Resilience Management

By conducting cybersecurity research and creating models, tools, and methods, the SEI empowers organizations to improve enterprise risk management and resilience and build confidence in their cybersecurity posture.

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Insider Threat

By researching, modeling, analyzing, and conducting outreach, the SEI develops data-driven, socio-technical solutions that help organizations reduce the impact and likelihood of insider threats.

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Model-Based Systems Engineering

The SEI advances model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to support the DoW and its contractors in transforming the design, assurance, and acquisition of software-intensive systems.

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Quantum Computing

The SEI is exploring how quantum computing can serve as the next paradigm that will produce breakthroughs in computing speed and power.

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Reverse Engineering for Malware Analysis

To help analysts effectively and quickly remove malware from their organizations’ networks, the SEI researches malware and reverse engineering.

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Secure Development

To eliminate coding errors and reduce vulnerabilities, the SEI promotes secure development through tools, practices, and approaches that strengthen software security.

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Securing AI

As our nation increasingly develops, integrates, and deploys AI for use in defense and national security, the SEI helps ensure that AI systems are hardened to mitigate threats.

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Security Vulnerabilities

Researchers at the SEI reduce cybersecurity risk by conducting and promoting coordinated vulnerability disclosure; researching and publishing vulnerability discovery tools and techniques; and improving vulnerability data and information systems.

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Situational Awareness

The SEI develops best practices, tools, techniques, procedures, and methodologies to help the DoW, government agencies, and commercial entities enhance their situational awareness, thereby protecting and securing their information systems.

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Software Architecture

After over two decades, the SEI remains at the forefront of establishing, maturing, and disseminating proven techniques to help partners and customers achieve the benefits that good architecture can deliver.

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Software Engineering Research and Development

The SEI conducts research, develop advanced technologies, and provide solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of software development and software-reliant systems, from acquisition through sustainment.

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Technical Debt

Most software projects carry technical debt. The SEI develops tools and techniques that identify it and provide a complete view of the debt that you need to manage.

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