SEI

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) managed by Carnegie Mellon University, dedicated to advancing software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence engineering to solve complex national security challenges. Since its founding in 1984, the SEI has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and private industry to research, create, and test innovative technologies that help organizations meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage. The institute's work spans critical domains including acquisition transformation, advanced computing, AI-augmented software engineering, AI engineering, cybersecurity engineering, and securing AI systems. Through its renowned CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC), the SEI serves as a trusted authority in vulnerability research and cybersecurity best practices. The organization also provides extensive education and outreach programs, including professional training courses, credentials, and licensing opportunities for organizations seeking to implement industry best practices. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the SEI combines rigorous academic research with practical implementation, transitioning maturing solutions from the laboratory into real-world practice. The institute publishes extensively, sharing technical notes, white papers, and research findings with the broader technology community while maintaining its core mission of serving national security interests.