News Archive: 2016
FloCon 2017 Announces Conference Program and Keynote
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FloCon 2017, the 13th annual open forum for large-scale network analytics, has announced its full technical program and keynote speakers for the conference, to be held January 9-12, 2017, in …
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SEI to Host 2017 Software Solutions Symposium in Arlington, Virginia
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March event to focus on software for capability, agility, and resilience
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SEI to Hold Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium Info Sessions in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and New York
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November and December events will explore what organizations in government, industry, and academia need to know about cyber intelligence.
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Video Highlights Recent SEI STEM Efforts
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A new video produced by the SEI provides a view into that event and highlights the SEI's wider effort to encourage young people to consider careers in STEM.
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SEI’s Robert Binder Honored for Software Testing Excellence
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Praised for long commitment to software quality and testing profession.
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Cyburgh Initiative to Host Healthcare Cybersecurity Symposium
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October 31 event will explore ways to address cybersecurity challenges unique to the healthcare industry.
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CMU and SEI’s CERT Division to Host Fall ISO/IEC International C Programming Language Standards Committee
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Experts from the CERT Secure Coding Team continue ongoing efforts to enhance security in the C programming language standard.
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SEI to Hold Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium Info Session in Arlington, Virginia
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October 28 event will explore what organizations in government, industry, and academia need to know about cyber intelligence.
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CERT Director Richard Pethia Retires
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Cybersecurity Advocate Piloted CERT through Decades of Growth and Change
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Feiler Named SEI Fellow
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Author of AADL Design Standard Lauded for Contributions to Global Software Engineering Community
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SEI Hosts 13th Annual Software Engineering Workshop for Educators
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Courses, invited talks, and a robust exchange of ideas help software architecture educators develop and improve their curricula and resources.
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High School Students Get Crash Course in Cyber-Kinetic Tactical Operations
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Kids Take On Lifelike Hostage Rescue Mission on DoD-Grade Gamified Training Platform
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SEI Announces 2016 Watts S. Humphrey Software Process Achievement Award Winners
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Teams from Nationwide and Raytheon honored
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SEI’s Will Hayes Testifies on Use of Agile Approaches in Social Security Systems Modernization
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Provides insights on Agile at Scale to House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security
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SEI Introduces “Cyber Minute” Series
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Video Briefs Highlight the Latest in SEI Work, Thought, and Resources
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SEI Helps Government Contractors Ramp Up to Meet New NISPOM Mandate
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SEI Helps Government Contractors Ramp Up to Meet New NISPOM Mandate
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SEI Makes Updated CERT C Coding Standard Freely Available
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The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has released the 2016 edition of the SEI CERT C Coding Standard. This year, in response to user demand, the SEI has made an updated …
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Cyber Lightning Exercise Helps Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Units Learn and Test New Skills
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The SEI recently hosted “Cyber Lightning,” a three-day joint training exercise involving Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units from western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
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SEI Security Services Team Earns Defense Security Service Honor
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On Wednesday, June 8, the Defense Security Service (DSS) honored the SEI Security Services team with the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award
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SATURN 2016 Draws Record Attendance
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Internet of Things among a host of topics examined by thought leaders from academic research and real-world industry.
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13th SEI Software Engineering Workshop for Educators Expands Scope
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This workshop features a new program that moves beyond software architecture to embrace the wider software engineering field.
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Thompson Named CIO of the Year by Pittsburgh Technology Council
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The Pittsburgh Technology Council (PTC) has named the SEI's David Thompson CIO of the Year for organizations under 1,000 employees.
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SEI Teams with (ISC)2 to Host High School Cybersecurity Competition
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the SEI will team with the Pittsburgh chapter of International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)²® to cosponsor a high school cybersecurity competition. The event will take place July …
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CERT Guide to Insider Threats Named to Cybersecurity Canon
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Palo Alto Networks has announced that the CERT Guide to Insider Threats: How to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Information Technology Crimes will be inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon in …
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Poort Named Winner of 2016 Linda Northrop Software Architecture Award
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SEI announces Eltjo Poort as winner of inaugural Linda M. Northrop Software Architecture Award
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SEI Staff Members Named Fellows of ASQ
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David Zubrow and Robert Stoddard of the Software Engineering Institute were recently awarded ASQ (American Society for Quality) Fellow status.
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12th SATURN Technical Program Explores Cutting-Edge Methods and Essential Skills for Software Architects
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The technical program for SATURN 2016, the 12th annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network Conference, is now complete, and registration is open.
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More Than 200 Thought Leaders Convene to Spur Pittsburgh's Role as Center for Cybersecurity Innovation
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Tom Ridge and David Hickton encourage Cyburgh, PA Initiative audience to build on Pittsburgh's history and resources to help solve the nation's cybersecurity challenges.
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Nominations Open for Linda M. Northrop Software Architecture Award (2016)
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The SEI has opened the nomination period for the Linda M. Northrop Software Architecture Award.
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Ridge, Hickton to Speak at Inaugural Cyburgh, PA Initiative Event
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February 1 event to spark the development of a local, collaborative cybersecurity innovation and education initiative for the Pittsburgh region.
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2016 TSP Symposium Eyes “Going Beyond Agile”
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At this 2016 event, participants addressed software quality, security and software architecture, TSP and new technologies, and innovation and business.
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FloCon 2016 Announces Conference Program and Keynotes
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FloCon 2016, the 12th annual open forum for large-scale network analytics, has announced its full technical program and keynote speakers for the conference, to be held January 11-14, 2016, in …
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CTO Kevin Fall Named Fellow of ACM
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Kevin Fall, SEI deputy director and chief technology officer, has been named a Fellow of ACM.
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Media Statement
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There have been a number of inaccurate media reports in recent days regarding Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute work in cybersecurity.
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Cybersecurity Expert Joins White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
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Greg Shannon, cybersecurity expert from the SEI CERT Division, has begun an assignment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
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Volunteers Sought for Group Expert Judgment Study
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Researchers at the Software Engineering Institute are seeking volunteers to participate in a study related to the Quantifying Uncertainty for Early Lifecycle Cost Estimation (QUELCE) research project.
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SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference Announces Call for Submissions
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SATURN 2016 will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, California, May 2-5, 2016.
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Software Solutions Conference Keynote Speakers Announced
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The SEI Software Solutions Conference 2015 today announced its slate of compelling and informative keynote addresses from distinguished experts in government and academia. The conference will be held November 16-18 …
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SEI Hosts 12th Annual ACE Workshop for Educators
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Courses, invited talks, and a robust exchange of ideas help software architecture educators develop and improve their curricula and resources.
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SEI Makes KD-Cloudlet Software Freely Available
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Code enables developers to turn any networked computational device running Linux into a node available to mobile devices—in many cases disconnected from the enterprise cloud—for computation offload and data staging.
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CERT Division Hosts High School Cybersecurity Competition
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Three-day event introduces students to a range of cybersecurity concepts and professions, creates competitive opportunity to practice new skills.
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New Website Consolidates SEI Blogs
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At SEI Insights website, readers can quickly review the most recent posts from all SEI blogs. They can also use the site navigation to access each specific blog.
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SEI Contract Renewed by Department of Defense for $1.73 Billion
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The U.S. Department of Defense has renewed its contract with Carnegie Mellon University for the Software Engineering Institute. The contract ensures that the Institute will continue to support the nation's …
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SEI Improves Access to Open-Source Tools and Establishes Home on GitHub
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The SEI Web Services team has launched a one-stop directory to all SEI open-source tools.
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SEI Hosts Crisis Simulation Exercise for Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium
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Participants leverage critical thinking, traditional intelligence tradecraft, and technical know-how to “save the world” from smallpox terror plot.
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Software Engineering Institute Announces First Software Solutions Conference
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The conference is designed to focus attention on emerging technologies and technical strategies for assuring quality, timeliness, trust, and affordability in current and future software-reliant systems.
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Nominations Sought for 2016 IEEE/SEI Watts S. Humphrey Award
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Sponsored by the SEI and IEEE Computer Society the award recognizes outstanding achievements in improving the ability to create and evolve high-quality software-dependent systems.
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CERT to Offer Training, Certificate for Insider Threat Vulnerability Assessors
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The CERT Insider Threat Center at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute today announced a new Insider Threat Vulnerability Assessor (ITVA) Certificate to train individuals to assist in meeting …
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SEI Conducts Emerging Technology Domains Risk Survey
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New report to provide annual snapshot of future technology cybersecurity risks.
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SEI Board of Visitors Member Barry Boehm Honored
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Presented Nancy Mead Award for Excellence in Software Engineering Education at 2015 Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Receives Contract Renewal From U.S. Government
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Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has received a five-year contract renewal, funded at $411 million, from the U.S. government through June 2010.
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Volunteers Sought for Software Complexity Study
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SEI researchers are are seeking volunteers to participate in a study to identify and measure complexity in software models and to evaluate quality, productivity, and modeling tool usage outcomes in …
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CERT/CC Team wins U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Award
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The Vulnerability Analysis Team of the Software Engineering Institute's CERT Division has won a 2015 Government Information Security Leadership Award (GISLA) in the category of Most Valuable Industry Partner.
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CERT To Hold Online Seminar on DoD Cybersecurity Challenges, Gaps
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Registration is now open for CERT Alignment with Cyber COI Challenges and Gaps, a free virtual event in which CERT staff will discuss current work associated with DoD cyber community …
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Rich Program Earns Praise from SATURN 2015 Conference Attendees
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Thought leaders contribute insights from the leading edge of academic research and real-world industry experience.
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SEI Fellow Nancy Mead to Receive Distinguished Education Award
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IEEE has named SEI Fellow Nancy Mead winner of the 2015 IEEE Computer Society Technical Council on Software Engineering (TCSE) Distinguished Education Award.
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Expert Office Hours, Architecture Boot Camp Add New Dimensions to SATURN 2015
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Organizers of this year's SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference have energized the program with several new features designed to add value and enrich the experience for conference attendees.
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SEI Improves Organizational Decision Making Through Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium
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The Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium, founded in June 2014 at the SEI, takes a unique approach to researching and teaching cyber intelligence.
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Shannon Stresses Better Measurement, Better Data Access, and Coordinated National Strategies in House Subcommittee Testimony
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Greg Shannon, chief scientist for the SEI's CERT Division, testified before the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on March 3, 2015, as part of the hearing “Cyber Threats and …
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11th SATURN Technical Program Explores Cutting-Edge Methods and Essential Skills for Software Architects
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The technical program for the 11th annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference 2015 is now complete, and registration is open. SATURN 2015 will be held April 27–30, at …
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SATURN 2015 Conference Opens Registration, Announces Keynotes
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Registration for the 11th annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference 2015 is now open.
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CERT Resilience Management Model Extended to Tackle Postal Security Challenges
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Multiyear engagement with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service nets CERT-RMM extensions designed to identify gaps and guide improvements in postal facility security around the globe, domestic and international mail transport, …
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CERT to Hold Symposium on Managing Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risk
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The CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University will hold a free Symposium on Supply Chain Risk Management Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the SEI office …
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SEI Digital Library Improves Support for Mobile Access
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Users of the Digital Library can now more easily view, browse, and search the library materials from their mobile devices or tablets.
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SEI Researchers Win Best Paper Award at STIDS 2014 Conference
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This paper, co-authored by Daniel L. Costa, Matthew L. Collins, Samuel J. Perl, Michael J. Albrethsen, George Silowash, and Derrick Spooner won The Michael Dean Best Paper Award at the …
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SATURN 2015 Expands to Three Days, Offers New Options
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Baltimore will host the SEI's SATURN 2015 Conference. Organizers have issued a call for submissions that address software architecture's intersection with technology, methods, tools, and/or business leadership.
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Survey: Defense Acquisition Decision Making
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The Software Engineering Institute is conducting a survey on defense acquisition decision making so that it can help to improve joint acquisition outcomes.
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IEEE Appoints Nationally Recognized Scientist and Security Expert to Chair Cybersecurity Initiative
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IEEE and the Software Engineering Institute today announced that nationally recognized scientist and security expert Dr. Greg Shannon has been named Chair of the IEEE Cybersecurity Initiative.
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SEI Seeks Nominees for the 2015 IEEE Computer Society/SEI Watts S. Humphrey Software Process Achievement Award
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The SPA Award recognizes outstanding achievements in improving an organization's ability to create and evolve high-quality software-dependent systems.
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SEI's Gorton and Klein to Teach Course on Big Data
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New one-day course designed for software architects, development managers, systems engineers, and others explores the intersection of big data with software architecture and technologies.
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Shull Outlines Vision for SEI Empirical Research Office
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Sees important role for SEI in providing the DoD data needed to improve acquisition, development, and sustainment practices.
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2014 TSP Symposium to Highlight Complementary Practices, Maximizing Performance
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At this symposium, speakers explored practices that contribute to peak performance on system and software projects.
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Java Coding Guidelines: Now Available Free Online
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The SEI's CERT Division is making the content of the Java Coding Guidelines book available free online.
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Educators Gather at SEI for 11th Annual ACE Workshop
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The Architecture-Centric Engineering Workshop for Educators fosters an exchange of ideas among educators of software architecture and software product lines. This year's workshop addressed issues of advanced software architecture.
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SEI Hosts Cybersecurity Address by DOJ’s John P. Carlin
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Assistant Attorney General for National Security calls for better cooperation among industry, academia, and government; lauds Pittsburgh as center of expertise
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SEI Fellow Linda Northrop and SEI Honored at ICSE Conference
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TCSE presents Northrop Distinguished Service Award and SEI Software Engineering Synergy Award
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SEI Team Lends Know-how to National Science Foundation Project
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SEI brings formal software and systems engineering practices to the large, non-traditional context of the NSF's XSEDE project.
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Agile Collaboration Group Spurs Knowledge Sharing
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The SEI has led research into the appropriateness of applying Agile methods to large-scale software projects, such as those pursued by the Department of Defense. That effort has spurred the …
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Carnegie Mellon University Names Paul D. Nielsen Director of the Software Engineering Institute
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Carnegie Mellon University Names Paul D. Nielsen Director of the Software Engineering Institute.
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TSP Symposium 2014 Keynotes to Address Maximizing Performance
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The SEI has announced the opening of registration and the keynote speakers for the Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium 2014 to be held in Pittsburgh on November 3-6.
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SEI Launches New Cross-Sector Group to Advance the Practice of Cyber Intelligence
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The SEI has launched the Cyber Intelligence Research Consortium, a group that aims to help organizations make better judgments and quicker decisions related to cyber intelligence.
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SEI to Host 11th ACE Educators Workshops
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2014 ACE event will incorporate the SEI's two-day Advanced Software Architecture Workshop.
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Wide-Ranging SATURN 2014 Conference Draws Near-Record Attendance
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Wide-Ranging SATURN 2014 Draws Near-Record Attendance
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CERT to Offer Training, Certificate for Insider Threat Program Managers
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The CERT Insider Threat Center at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute today announced a new Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM) Certificate to train individuals to meet upcoming federal …
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Heartbleed: Analysis, Thoughts, and Actions
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Join technical staff from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and Codenomicon for a free live-streamed online panel discussion on the impact of the Heartbleed OpenSSL vulnerability Friday, …
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New Edition of CERT C Coding Standard Prioritizes Worst Offenses, Aligns with C11 Standard
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In his latest book, Robert Seacord provides rules to help programmers ensure that their code complies with the new C11 standard and earlier standards, including C99.
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SATURN Conference Announces Additional Keynote, Conference Scholarships
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The SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) 2014 Conference today announced an additional keynote speaker and a partnership with five Portland technical organizations to offer scholarships for free conference attendance.
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TSP Symposium 2014 Goes Beyond Methodology to Focus on Software Quality
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The Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium 2014 technical program will go beyond the core methodology of TSP to encompass a broader range of complementary practices that contribute to peak performance …
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SEI to Co-Sponsor 26th Annual IEEE Software Technology Conference
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The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will co-sponsor the 2014 edition of the Software Technology Conference (STC 2014). The conference takes place March 29 – April 3 in Long Beach, California.
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Distinguished Speakers, Strong Technical Program Set for SATURN 2014
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Distinguished Speakers, Strong Technical Program Set for SATURN 2014
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SEI Director Nielsen Selected for PBT Diamond Award
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The Pittsburgh Business Times has announced that Dr. Paul D. Nielsen, director and CEO of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is a recipient of the newspaper's 2014 Diamond Awards, which …
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SATURN 2014 Conference Opens Registration
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Registration for the 10th annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference 2014 is now open. SATURN 2014 will be held May 5–9, at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel …
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CERT Website Relaunches with New Look and Features
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The CERT website has been redesigned to improve the user experience, to better represent the key capabilities and current research functions of the SEI's CERT Division, and to enable one-click …
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Operational Resilience Offers Key to Manage, Protect, and Sustain Organizations Through Disruptive Events
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This free CERT virtual event helps organizations operationalize risk management.
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SEI Cosponsors Agile for Government Summit
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A team of SEI researchers, along with SEI Director Paul Nielsen, will join other leaders from industry and government at the “Agile for Government Summit” to be held November 20-22, …
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Nominations Sought for 2014 IEEE/SEI Watts S. Humphrey Software Process Achievement Award
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Nominations are now open for the 2014 IEEE/SEI Watts S. Humphrey Software Process (SPA) Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in improving an organization's utility to create and evolve high-quality …
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SEI's Nidiffer Honored by IEEE Computer Society
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Kenneth Nidiffer, director of Strategic Planning for Government Programs at the SEI, has been recognized with an Outstanding Contribution Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer …
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Educators Gather at SEI for 10th Annual ACE Workshop
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Software engineering educators from 14 leading institutions in the United States and abroad gathered from August 5-7, 2013, at the SEI's Pittsburgh facility for the 10th annual Architecture-Centric Engineering (ACE) …
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Matt Gaston Invited to U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
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Matt Gaston, director of the SEI's Emerging Technology Center, has been invited to participate in the 2013 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium. The symposium brings together 100 of the nation's …
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CERT Insider Threat Center Offers Free Online Event To Help Organizations Manage Insider Threats
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Cybersecurity experts from the CERT Insider Threat Center at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute will present a free virtual event on current research aimed at establishing best practices …
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Townsend Talks Top 5 Cyber Intelligence Challenges at 2013 Spooks and Suits
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Experts from SEI's Emerging Technology Center recently outlined challenges and strategies to intelligence community and private sector at 2013 Spooks and Suits conference.
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SEI Team Probes the Public Safety Value of Social Media at Massive Outdoor Music Festival
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edge analytics,edge programming,public safety,social media,sentiment analysis
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SATURN 2013 Conference Draws Record Attendance
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209 attendees representing 20 countries and 117 organizations convened in Minneapolis to explore numerous topics pertinent to practicing software architects at the SATURN 2013 Conference.
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New Edition of Secure Coding in C and C++ Addresses Code Changes and New Threats
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o address advances and changes in the C and C++ coding languages, and to address new threats faced by programmers working in these languages, SEI researcher Robert C. Seacord has …
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SEI Researchers Test Tactical-Edge Tools and Assess Real-World Stakeholder Challenges at JIFX
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Earlier this year, a team from the Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) Research, Technology, and Systems Solutions (RTSS) Program traveled to Camp Roberts to participate in the February 2013 JIFX event.
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Cybersecurity Experts to Discuss How to Construct a Secure Cyber Future
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On April 30, 2013, cybersecurity experts from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will present in a free, virtual event on current research and development aimed at securing …
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Calling All Software Engineers and Cybersecurity Pros: The SEI is Hiring
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The SEI is currently hiring professionals who want to pursue their passion alongside world-recognized leaders in the field.
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SEI to Co-Sponsor 25th Annual Software Technology Conference
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The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will co-sponsor the 2013 edition of the Software Technology Conference (STC 2013).
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SEI Makes SMART Resources Freely Available
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The SEI has made all of its SOA Migration, Adoption and Reuse Technique (SMART) resources freely available. The SEI often works to transition mature technologies and processes to the broad …
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SATURN Conference Announces Speakers, Opens Registration
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Registration for the ninth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN ) 2013 is now open. SATURN 2013 will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from April 29-May 3 and will …
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SEI Virtual Event Showcases Value of System Quality Attributes
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On January 16, 2013, senior researchers from the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) hosted “Architecting in a Complex World.” The SEI researchers explored ways to overcome challenging aspects of complexity.
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Forbes, Intel Highlight Recent SEI Books
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Two SEI books published in 2012 recently earned favorable notice, one from Forbes Magazine and the other from Intel Corporation.
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Kevin Fall to Join SEI as Chief Technology Officer
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Kevin R. Fall, a computer scientist and engineer with broad experience in government and industry, will join the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) January 30 as deputy director …
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CMMI Services To Be Provided Through New CMMI Institute
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Carnegie Mellon University has formed a new institute to provide services related to the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). The new CMMI Institute manages all CMMI training, certification, licensing, appraisal …
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SEI to Co-Organize Three Workshops at ICSE 2013
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Members of the Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) technical staff will co-organize three workshops held in conjunction with the 35th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE 2013), to be held May …
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Lean Software Expert to Keynote SATURN 2013
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Mary Poppendieck, award-winning author and expert on Lean software development, will deliver a keynote address at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute's annual software architecture conference, which will be held …
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Software Engineering Institute Hosts Virtual Event: Architecting in a Complex World
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Technologists from the SEI will host Architecting in a Complex World—a virtual event beginning at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday, January 16, 2013, that provides insight into architecture-centric engineering practices that …
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces 9th Annual SEI Architecture Conference
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The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced that the ninth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., April 29 to May …
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Attendees Focus on Delivering Agility with Discipline at TSP Symposium 2012
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Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) hosted the Team Software Process (TSP) Symposium 2012 on September 17-20 in St. Petersburg, FL.The theme was Delivering Agility with Discipline.
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Study Probes Insider Threat in Financial Services Sector
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The SEI CERT Insider Threat Center collaborated with the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) to conduct a study examining technical and behavioral patterns from 80 fraud cases that occurred in the …
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Carnegie Mellon Launches CISO-Executive Education and Certification Program
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Carnegie Mellon University's H. John Heinz III College, in partnership with the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), announced the launch of an education and certification program for …
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SEI Attacks Multicore Challenges to Mission-Critical DoD Systems
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Stakeholders in the Department of Defense (DoD) and in industry fear multicore failure in systems such as aircraft and missiles, where lives are at stake. The SEI has taken up …
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Should-Cost Analysis Drives Productivity Gains for F-22 Modernization
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The SEI's should-cost estimation method produced improvements that could significantly reduce the cost of the F-22 modernization program and help meet the Office of Secretary of Defense mandate to do …
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Software Professionals Across the Globe Participate in SEI Agile Research Virtual Event
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Nearly 500 software professionals worldwide joined experts from the SEI at CMU and the United States Department of Defense (DoD) for “The SEI Agile Research Forum: Meeting the Challenges of …
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Eighth Annual SATURN Conference Addresses Architecture as a Catalyst for Collaboration
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The Software Engineering Institute (SEI), in collaboration with IEEE Software magazine, hosted its eighth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference this year in St. Petersburg, Florida, from May …
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SEI Brings Wide Expertise to Commercial Mobile Alert Service Effort
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SEI experts team up to create integration strategy for the Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS).
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Robert Behler to Join SEI Leadership as Chief Operating Officer
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On June 4, 2012, Robert Behler will assume the role of chief operating officer (COO) at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).
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CERT Insider Threat Center Releases Top Ten Strategies for Fighting Insider Threat
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The CERT Insider Threat Center has published The CERT Top 10 List for Winning the Battle Against Insider Threats.
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SEI Certification Program Earns ANSI Accreditation
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The SEI CERT® Certified Computer Security Incident Handler certification program is making a significant milestone in an effort to improve and enrich its certification programs and has earned accreditation.
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SEI Helps Shape Research Agenda for Managing Technical Debt
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Twenty years after Ward Cunningham first articulated the concept of technical debt, the problem remains a concern in the field of software engineering.
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Popular SEI Virtual Event on Software Architecture Now Available for On-Demand Viewing
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More than 630 people from 68 countries joined the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) three-hour, live virtual event entitled Architecting Software the SEI Way: Essential Steps Toward Mastery on …
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SEI Publishes The CERT Guide to Insider Threats Book
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The SEI announced the publication of the CERT Guide to Insider Threats: How to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Information Technology Crimes (Theft, Sabotage, Fraud) book.
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New Insider Threat Guide Draws on Ten Years of SEI Research
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The CERT Insider Threat Center leveraged research on more than 700 real-world cases to produce a practical and specific guide for organizational leaders and decision makers.
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SEI Bolsters GE Professional Development Curriculum with a "Technovation" Executive Training Lab
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Marshalling experts from across its four programs, and also from among Carnegie Mellon University's top faculty, the SEI developed and hosted "Technovation," a week-long executive training.
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2011 Cybersecurity Watch Survey News Item
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According to the 2011 cybersecurity watch survey, more attacks are committed by outsiders, but attacks by insiders are viewed to be the most costly to organizations.
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AIAA Names SEI’s Nielsen Honorary Fellow
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named Paul Nielsen a 2012 AIAA Honorary Fellow.
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SEI Releases the 2011 Smart Grid Maturity Model Update
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The SEI released the 2011 Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) update. The update announces Version 1.2 enhancements to the entire product suite and provides updates on the worldwide community of …
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SEI Director Paul Nielsen Promotes the Work of the SEI and Heinz College in Australia
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SEI Director Paul Nielsen recently completed a visit to Australia where he met with top Australian officials in higher education, government, finance, the Australian military, and the Australian defense industry.
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CERT Secure Coding Team Publishes Secure Coding Standard for Java
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A team of software security researchers in the CERT Program at the SEI has authored The CERT Oracle Secure Coding Standard for Java.
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SGMM Navigators Guide Utilities in Their Smart Grid Transformation
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The SEI Smart Grid Maturity Model team recently introduced the Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) Navigation process to help utilities adopt SGMM and modernize the electric power grid.
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SEI Research Team Drives Edge-Enabled App Programming to Tactical Handheld Devices
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RTSS researchers are working to provide user-controlled system adaptation to first responders, warfighters, and others working with handheld devices in tactical environments.
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CERT Hosts Sixth Annual Meeting of CSIRTs with National Responsibility
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Representatives from the SEI's CERT Program recently hosted the 2011 Annual Meeting of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) with National Responsibility in Vienna, Austria.
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Delegates Discuss Global Excellence in Software and Security at SEPG Europe 2011
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Dublin, Ireland, hosted the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and more than 150 delegates for SEPG Europe 2011 on June 7-9. Delegates from 27 countries participated in discussions regarding …
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CERT Launches Resilience Users Group
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The CERT program has launched an innovative new program designed to help organizations become more resilient in the face of operational disruption and stress.
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CERT Uses XNET to Deliver Forensics Challenge
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CERT recently added a forensics challenge to the 2011 NSA Cyber Defense Exercise.
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Software Engineering Institute Releases Version 1.3 of CMMI Product Suite
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The SEI announces the release of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Version 1.3, which includes improvements to the entire product suite: CMMI for Development (CMMI-DEV), CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ), …
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CERT Resilience Management Model Book Published by Addison-Wesley
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The CERT® Program of the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute announced that the CERT Resilience Management Model (CERT®-RMM) Version 1.1 has been published by Addison-Wesley Professional.
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National Medal of Technology Winner Watts Humphrey, 1927 - 2010
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October 28, 2010—Watts Humphrey, founder of the Software Process Program at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and recipient of the National Medal of Technology, died today at his …
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Names New Program Director
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The Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently named Anita Carleton director of its Software Engineering Process Management (SEPM) Program.
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More than 110 Attendees Gather for the TSP Symposium 2010
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Attendees from 15 U.S. states and 10 countries around the world visited Pittsburgh, the headquarters city for the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute, for the TSP Symposium 2010.
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SEI Announces New Chief Technology Officer Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt
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Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt has joined the SEI in its Arlington, Va., office as deputy director, research, and chief technology officer. Schmidt will lead the SEI in identifying and responding …
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces New Chief Technology Officer
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Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt has joined the SEI in its Arlington, Va., office as deputy director, research, and chief technology officer. Schmidt will lead the SEI in identifying and responding …
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SMART Evolves to Meet Range of Service-Oriented Architecture Needs
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SMART now stands for the SOA Migration, Adoption, and Reuse Technique. The new name reflects what Grace Lewis' team learned in the course of its work.
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Receives Contract Extension From U.S. Government
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The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University has received a five-year contract extension, with a face value of $584 million, from the U.S. government through June 2015.
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Architecture Practitioners Gather to Discuss the Latest Techniques and Practices
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Software, system, and enterprise architecture practitioners and experts from around the world convened from May 17 to 21 for the sixth annual SEI Architecture Technology User Network (SATURN) Conference.
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Watts Humphrey Publishes New Book of Reflections on Management
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A new book by Watts Humphrey, National Medal of Technology Winner & a senior fellow at the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI), has just been published by Addison-Wesley.
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Board Game Gives Insights into Making Hard Choices in Architecture
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There are several ways to learn about software architecture. You could read Software Architecture Principles and Practices, Second Edition by Len Bass, Paul Clements, and Rick Kazman.
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Organizations Become First Strategic Partners for TSP
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Two highly respected organizations halfway around the world from each other recently signed agreements to become SEI strategic partners for the Team Software Process (TSP).
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Paul D. Nielsen, CEO and Director of Carnegie Mellon SEI, Named to Esteemed National Academy of Engineering
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The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute announced today that Paul D. Nielsen has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
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2010 Cybersecurity Watch Survey News Item
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According to the 2010 CyberSecurity Watch Survey, threats to targeted organizations are increasing faster than many organizations can combat them.
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SOA: Rumors of its Death More Than ‘Greatly Exaggerated’
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Echoing writer Mark Twain and others, rumors of the death of service-oriented architecture (SOA) have been “greatly exaggerated.”
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SEI Celebrates a Quarter Century of Leadership
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This year, the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will celebrate its 25th anniversary as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC).
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Cloud Computing: Finding the Silver Lining, Not the Silver Bullet
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In recent months, technology news headlines have been dominated by cloud computing—a large-scale model in which computing power, software, storage services, and platforms are delivered on demand to external customers.
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Creating a Framework for Reliability Validation
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The SEI and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center recently began a 1-year engagement that aims to develop a approach to overcome deficiencies with the …
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Carnegie Mellon SEI and OMG Announce the Launch of CISQ—The Consortium for IT Software Quality (www.it-cisq.org)
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Pittsburgh, PA, and Needham, MA, USA, August 19, 2009—The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Object Management Group (OMG) announced a partnership to sponsor the Consortium of IT …
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Paul D. Nielsen Reappointed as SEI Director, CEO
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Pittsburgh, PA, July 30, 2009—Paul D. Nielsen, director and CEO of the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI), has been reappointed to a second five-year term.
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Secure Coding in C and C++: Efforts Lead to Book, Course, Community, Coding Standard
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It's a frequent yet unintended mistake among software developers. A software developer copies a string in memory, but in doing so, unwittingly creates a vulnerability that can be exploited by …
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and IBM Launch Smart Grid Framework
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s progressive utilities around the globe modernize power grids with digital technology, executives want to know that making the grid smarter is the right thing to do and they want …
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CERT Secure Coding Standards Improve the Quality and Security of Commercial Software Products
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Society's increased dependency on networked software systems has been matched by an increase in the number of attacks aimed at these systems.
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces Release of the CERT Resiliency Engineering Framework
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The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT Program, together with the Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC), today announced the availability of the CERT® Resiliency Engineering Framework.
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CERT Computer Forensics Team at Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Recognized by Congressmen Murtha, Doyle and Altmire
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U.S. House of Representatives recognized the CERT® Program at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute efforts during a visit to the university.
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT® Program and FSTC Introduce Resiliency Engineering Framework to Help Organizations Manage Operational Resiliency
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Requirements-driven security and business continuity are key contributors to operational resiliency according to a recently published report by the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute CERT Program.
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2007 E-Crime Watch Survey
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Results of the 2007 E-Crime Watch Survey reveal that while security events and electronic crimes were steady, there are concerns that security executives may be becoming over confident.
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Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute Announces New Program Integration Directorate Director
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The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced that John R. Bramer joined the SEI as the director of the SEI's Program Integration Directorate, the business development function of the …
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2006 E-Crime Watch Survey News Item
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The 2006 E-Crime Watch Survey indicates that while there has been a decline in security events, there has been an increase in the financial and operational losses caused by such …
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SEI Publishes Report on Software Challenge of the Future
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The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) announced publication of Ultra-Large-Scale Systems: The Software Challenge of the Future (ISBN 0-9786956-0-7).
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CERT Coordination Center Partners With Qatar’s Supreme Council to Battle Cyber Risks
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—The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) and the Qatar Supreme Council for Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR) announced a partnership to establish Qatar CERT (Q-CERT).
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Build Security In
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The Department of Homeland Security and Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) launched a secure, web-based software assurance portal called Build Security In (BSI).
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2005 E-Crime Watch Survey News Item
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Results from the 2005 E-Crime Watch Survey, conducted among security executives and law enforcement personnel, reveals the fight against electronic crimes (e-crimes) may be paying off.
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Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute’s Watts Humphrey Awarded Prestigious National Medal of Technology
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Watts S. Humphrey, a fellow of the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has been awarded the 2003 National Medal of Technology, the highest honor awarded by the President of …
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Secret Service and CERT Release Report Analyzing Acts of Insider Sabotage Via Computer Systems in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
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Second in a Series of Reports Focusing on Insider Threats to Information Systems and Data in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
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Secret Service and CERT Release Report Analyzing Acts of Insider Sabotage Via Computer Systems in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
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Second in a Series of Reports Focusing on Insider Threats to Information Systems and Data in Critical Infrastructure Sectors
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Secret Service and CERT® Coordination Center Release Comprehensive Report Analyzing Insider Threats to Banking and Finance Sector
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This is the first of a Series of Reports to Focus on Threats to Information Systems and Data in Critical Infrastructure Sectors.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Partnership with Carnegie Mellon’s CERT Coordination Center
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Carnegie Mellon University and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a partnership with the university's CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC).
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Internet Security Experts in the United States and Australia Join Forces
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Two of the world's leading Internet security groups have signed a collaborative agreement to formalize their working partnership.
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U.S. Government Renews Contract with Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute
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The U.S. government has renewed its contract with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).
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