SEPG Europe 2009 Seeks Topic Submissions and Keynote Nominations
by October 13
Help shape the program for SEPG Europe 2009 by
getting involved today. SEPG Europe 2009 is seeking
nominations for keynote speakers and suggestions for topics
for next year's conference in Prague, Czech Republic, June
9-12, 2009. Topic suggestions and keynote nominations will
be accepted through October 13, 2008. |
Rebecca Wirfs-Brock to Keynote at SATURN 2009
Rebecca Wirfs-Brock is an internationally recognized leader
in the development of object design methodologies and is a consultant to
enterprises of complex software architectures and designs. She invented
the set of development practices known as Responsibility- Driven Design.
Among her widely used innovations are use case conversations and object
role stereotypes. Via her courses and conference tutorials she has
taught design and architecture concepts to thousands.
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SEPG Invites You to Link In
With annual conferences in North America, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, and Latin America planned for 2009, there's a lot
happening with the SEPG Conference Series. Stay up-to-date on the
latest conference news, including key reminders for important dates,
and connect with other SEPG Conference Series attendees by joining
our group on the professional networking site LinkedIn.
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Agile Software Expert Alistair Cockburn to Keynote at
SEPG North America 2009
Alistair Cockburn, an internationally renowned
expert on agile development, use cases, project management, and
object-oriented design, will be a keynote speaker at SEPG North
America 2009. |
SATURN 2009 Call for Proposals Now Open
The SEI Architecture Technology User Network
(SATURN) Conference is held every year to bring together experts
from around the world to exchange best practices in developing,
acquiring, and maintaining software and system
architectures. SATURN 2009 will be held May 4-7 in Pittsburgh,
PA. The call for proposals is now open. |
Register Today for SEPG North America 2009:
Join the Next Generation of Performance Improvement Experts
Registration is open for the 21st Annual SEPG
North America conference in San Jose, California, on March 23-26,
2009. |
CERT Computer Forensics Team Recognized by Congressmen
Murtha, Doyle, and Altmire
The recent U.S. Department of Justice indictment of
11 individuals responsible for the largest identity theft case in
history was possible in part to the efforts of the Carnegie Mellon
Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT Program. U.S. House of
Representatives John Murtha, Mike Doyle, and Jason Altmire recognized
the program's efforts on September 4, 2008,
during a visit to the university in which
the SEI, Carnegie Mellon CyLab, and School of Computer Science
programs showcased some of the university's latest research and
technology initiatives. |
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French Translation of CMMI for Development Version 1.2
Now Available
The French language translation of the CMMI for Development version 1.2 (CMMI-DEV v1.2) model is now available at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/translations/. |
SATURN: Your Connection to Software and
Systems Architecture
The SEI Architecture Technology User Network
(SATURN) Conference is held every year to bring together experts
from around the world to exchange best practices in developing,
acquiring, and maintaining software and systems
architectures. Planning for SATURN 2009 is currently underway,
and the conference committee wants your feedback. Please take a
few minutes to complete our survey. Stay up-to-date with SATURN
2009 announcements at
http://www.sei.cmu.edu/architecture/saturn/2009. The conference
dates and location, as well as the call for abstracts, will be
announced in the upcoming weeks. |
SEI Strengthens Six Sigma and CMMI Portfolio
The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute
(SEI) today announced its plans to launch a new CMMI and Six Sigma
course in December 2008 which will provide software and systems
engineering professionals working in multiple model environments
with the necessary strategies for successful joint deployment of
each model. |
Adobe's Jim Sartain Announced as Keynote Speaker for SEPG
North America 2009 Conference
Jim Sartain, senior director for Software Quality at
Adobe Systems, will be a keynote speaker at the 21st Annual SEPG
North America conference in San Jose, California, on March 23-26,
2009. |
2008 SEI Webinar Series Schedule Now Available
The Software Engineering Institute is offering two webinars a month on our various technologies. |
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Fourth Annual SATURN Workshop Attracts International
Software Architecture Practitioners
"Over the last 15 years, the SEI has become a sort
of mecca for software architecture--a place where anyone who is
doing any work related to software architecture must go."
With those words, keynote speaker Philippe Kruchten spoke to the
importance and influence that the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering
Institute (SEI) has had in the world of software architecture at the
Fourth Annual SEI Software Architecture Technology User Network
(SATURN) Workshop held April 30--May 1, 2008 in Pittsburgh,
Pa. |
CMMI for Acquisition Primer, Version 1.2 Available
The CMMI for Acquisition Primer, Version 1.2 provides those who acquire products and services an introduction to CMMI best practices that can help them. Replacing the CMMI Acquisition Module, the primer (57 pages) is based on the best practices of the CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ), Version 1.2 model (441 pages) and can be used by projects that acquire products or services in government and non-government organizations. To download a copy of the primer, see the CMMI for Acquisition Primer, Version 1.2 entry in the Publications area of the SEI website (http://www-preview.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/08.reports/08tr010.html). |
Tool That Shows How to Develop Software with Predictable Behavior Now Available for Downloading
The PACC Starter Kit (PSK) is an integrated set of development tools that demonstrates how today's technologies can be combined to deliver objective confidence in predictions of software behavior. To download the PACC Starter Kit, go to http://www.sei.cmu.edu/pacc/starter-kit.html. |
Web Page with Key SEI Publications Developed
The SEI has developed a new web page that features lists of reports and books that we consider to be seminal publications. The key publications on this page are organized according to our major areas of work: Acquisition, Architecture, Product Lines, Predictable Assembly, Interoperability, Dependability, Mission Success, Process Improvement and Performance Measurement, and Security. Please visit our Key Publications page (http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/key-publications.html) for more information. |
SEI Expands Public Training Schedule: New Dates and Locations Added
To better meet the needs of the global software engineering
community, the SEI has added 2008 course offerings at locations around the
globe. |
CERT Authors Publish Book About Building Security into Software Products
Software that is developed from the beginning with security
in mind will resist, tolerate, and recover from attacks more effectively
than would otherwise be possible. While there may be no silver bullet for
security, there are practices that project managers will find beneficial.
With this management guide, you can select from a number of sound practices
likely to increase the security and dependability of your software, both
during its development and subsequently in its operation. |
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute Announces Release
of the CERT Resiliency Engineering Framework
This framework provides a comprehensive roadmap that enables
organizations of all sizes to establish, manage, and evaluate operational
resiliency which encompasses both security and business continuity. |
Prototype Field Guide for Improving Processes in Small Settings
Released
To help organizations in small settings pursue
process improvement, the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is
developing A Field Guide for Improving Processes in Small
Settings, with how-to guidance, examples, templates, checklists,
and other information. The SEI released a prototype of the field
guide at the SEPG North America 2008 conference on March 20,
2008. This prototype version of the field guide represents the
work completed in phase one of the Improving Processes in Small
Settings (IPSS) Project. It was written in collaboration with
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Lockheed
Martin Corporation. For a PDF of the field guide and more
information about it and the IPSS Project, please visit
http://www.sei.cmu.edu/iprc/ipss.html. |
Annual Report on CERT Research Projects Published
The SEI's CERT Program is developing theoretical foundations
and engineering methods to help ensure the security of critical systems and
networks. This report describes progress in CERT research projects in 2007
and opportunities for collaboration. The report can be downloaded at
http://www.cert.org/research/2007research-report.pdf. |
SEI Launches New Ultra-Large-Scale Systems Website
To establish a comprehensive online destination for
ultra-large-scale (ULS) systems, the SEI is introducing
an expanded ULS website. |
New CMMI Course Offers Best Practices for
Initiating and Managing the Acquisition of Products and Services
The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) proudly
announces the release of the new course CMMI Acquisition Supplement for
Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2. This course is designed to introduce those
who have already completed the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course
(or the V1.1 course plus the V1.2 Upgrade) to CMMI for Acquisition.
For more information about this course, see the course listing for CMMI
Acquisition Supplement for Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 at
http://www-preview.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/p62.html |
CMMI and Six Sigma: Partners in Process Improvement Published
The SEI announces the publication of CMMI and Six Sigma: Partners
in Process Improvement authored by Jeannine M. Siviy, M. Lynn Penn, and Robert
W. Stoddard. Published by Addison-Wesley, this book is part of the SEI
Series in Software Engineering (http://www.awprofessional.com/seiseries). More
information about this book is available on the Addison-Wesley
website at http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321516087. |
2007 Annual Report Published
The online version of the 2007 SEI Annual Report is available at
http://www.sei.cmu.edu/annual-report. It describes the accomplishments of
the SEI during fiscal year 2007 (October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007).
To obtain a printed copy of the SEI Annual Report, contact SEI Customer
Relations at 1-888-201-4479 or customer-relations@sei.cmu.edu.
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Harness the Power of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
with New SEI Course
Systems based on service-oriented architecture
(SOA) are becoming increasingly popular. Technical managers,
software engineers, and decision makers can learn the basics and
more with a new course from the experts at the SEI. Migrating
Legacy Components to SOA Environments introduces the basics of
SOA, its common misconceptions, and the fundamentals for a
successful implementation. Enroll today for the next course dates;
go to http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/p59.html. |
SEI Begins Educational Collaboration with Leading Indian University
The SEI has begun a new collaboration in
postgraduate, professional education with the Birla Institute of
Technology and Science with its main campus in Pilani,
Rajasthan, India (BITS Pilani). On December 17, 2007,
representatives from the SEI and BITS Pilani signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in education and research
activities. The first offering under this MOU is in postgraduate
education. BITS will collaborate with the SEI in delivery of the
SEI Certificate in Personal Software Process for
CMMI. |
Interoperable Acquisition Workshop Offers Insight
into Effective Systems-of-Systems Governance
The SEI proudly
announces the release of the Interoperable Acquisition Overview. This workshop
introduces key concepts for acquisition in the context of systems of systems.
A complete description of the Interoperable Acquisition Overview is available
at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products/courses/s12.html. More information about
interoperable acquisition and systems of systems can be found at
http://www.sei.cmu.edu/isis/organization.htm. |
SEI Stresses Using Informative Material in Interpreting
and Implementing CMMI Models
The purpose of this update is to reaffirm and
clarify the role that informative material in CMMI models has in
process improvement and appraisals. In summary, the informative
material supports the correct interpretation and implementation
of CMMI practices, but is neither required nor expected, nor is
it to be used as part of a checklist in an appraisal. The
informative material helps you to achieve a correct
understanding of practices at all levels of a CMMI
model. |
CMMI for Acquisition, Version 1.2 Model Now Available
The SEI proudly announces the release of CMMI for
Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ), Version 1.2, a CMMI model designed for use in
managing a supply chain by those who acquire, procure, or otherwise
select and purchase products and services for business purposes. This
model is a continuation of work to define best practices for
organizations that acquire products and services or outsource
development and support, which was work begun in a partnership between
General Motors and the SEI. For more details about CMMI for
Acquisition, please visit
http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/models/ACQ-v12-announce.html. For a press
release about a news conference about CMMI for Acquisition and to
listen to the news conference, please visit
http://www.sei.cmu.edu/about/press/CMMI-ACQ/index.html. |
New CMU Masters Program to Focus on Management,
Technology, and Business Aspects of Software Engineering
As worldwide dependence on software grows, the demand
for informed and experienced managers grows. Carnegie Mellon
University is responding to this need by introducing the Master of
Science in Information Technology, Software Engineering Management
(MSIT-SEM) degree. A collaborative effort from Carnegie
Mellon's School of Computer Science, Heinz School of Public
Policy and Management, and the Software Engineering Institute
(SEI), the new degree program offers a multi-disciplinary view of
software engineering that can give managers a unique edge in
today's complex marketplace. For more information about the
MSIT-SEM degree, visit
http://www.mse.cs.cmu.edu/sem/. |
New SEI Guide to Products and Services Now Available
The SEI Guide to Products and Services is a complete
catalog of the SEI's tools and methods, customer engagements,
education and training, conferences, credentials, publications,
and opportunities to collaborate with the SEI on research. For an
electronic copy, see http://www.sei.cmu.edu/products. To obtain a
hard copy of this document, contact SEI Customer Relations at
1-888-201-4479 or customer-relations@sei.cmu.edu. |
Video Podcasts Describe CERT's Secure Coding Initiative
SEI staff members in CERT's Secure Coding Initiative
are working with software development organizations to
eliminate the coding errors that cause software
vulnerabilities. Three video podcasts feature interviews of
the initiative's team leader, Robert Seacord, author of Secure
Coding in C and C++. The video podcasts can be viewed in
either mp4 or wmv format at
http://www.cert.org/vodcast/secure-coding/. |
Predictable Engineering Course Offered
The course Model-Based Engineering with SAE AADL
offers computer system engineering training that provides the
skills to enable precise system specification and apply
computerized, quantitative examination in multiple analysis
domains. Participants use tools that permit these analyses to be
applied to a single architecture specification, integrating the
software/system engineering roles typical within development
organizations. The AADL (Architecture Analysis and Design
Language) is an international standard for real-time and
embedded computer systems, published by the SAE (Society of
Automotive Engineers). |
CERT Introduces Framework to Help Organizations
Manage Operational Resiliency
The Resiliency Engineering Framework is a result of
ongoing work at CERT and collaboration with the Financial
Services Technology Consortium (FSTC). It is intended to help
organizations such as financial institutions to improve their
ability to adapt to and manage risks from day-to-day
operations. |
Mexican TSP Collaboration Enters Second Phase
A delegation composed of representatives of
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec
de Monterrey) and the Mexican government visited the Software
Engineering Institute recently to report on progress in the
Mexican TSP Initiative and to sign an agreement to move toward
the initiative's next phase. The initiative aims to improve
software development on a national scale through the careful,
staged adoption of the SEI's Team Software Process and Personal
Software Process (TSP and PSP) methodologies. |
SEI Updates Model Checking Tool That Analyzes C Code
for Safety and Security
Version 2.0 of Copper--a software model
checker that can be used to verify whether a concurrent C program
satisfies its safety, reliability, or security requirements--is
now available for download for both Windows and Linux platforms.
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4th Annual E-Crime Watch Survey Released by CERT, the U.S.
Secret Service, CSO Magazine, and Microsoft
CSO magazine released results of the 2007
E-Crime Watch Survey. This year's study revealed that while
security events and electronic crimes were steady against last
year's findings, there are real concerns that security
executives may be becoming over confident. |
SEI Updates Model Checking Tool That Analyzes Designs
for Safety and Security
Version 2.0 of Component Formal Reasoning
Technology (ComFoRT) reasoning framework is now available for
download. ComFoRT uses software model checking technology to
determine whether designs satisfy a collection of user-specified
rules for safety and security correctness. |
