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**Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series**

The SEI Podcast Series presents conversations in software engineering, cybersecurity, and future technologies.

Latest Episodes:

The Electricity Subsector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (ES-C2M2) Feb 11, 2014

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ES-C2M2 helps improve the operational resilience of the U.S. power grid.  Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Applying Agile in the DoD: Fifth Principle Jan 30, 2014

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In this episode, the fifth in a series by Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham exploring the application of Agile principles in the Department of Defense (DoD), the two researchers discuss the application of the fifth principle, Build projects around motivated individuals. Give them the environment and support they need, and trust them to get the job done. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Software Assurance Cases Jan 16, 2014

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From the braking system in automobiles to the software that controls aircraft, safety-critical systems are ubiquitous. Showing that such systems meet their safety requirements has become a critical area of work for software and systems engineers. The SEI is addressing this issue with a significant research program into assurance cases. In this podcast, the first in a series on assurance cases and confidence, Charles Weinstock introduces the concept of assurance cases and discusses how they can be used to assure that complex software-based systems meet certain kinds of requirements such as safety, security, and reliability. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Raising the Bar - Mainstreaming CERT C Secure Coding Rules Jan 07, 2014

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An essential element of secure coding in the C programming language is a set of well-documented and enforceable coding rules. The rules specified in this Technical Specification apply to analyzers, including static analysis tools, and C language compiler vendors that wish to diagnose insecure code beyond the requirements of the language standard. All rules are meant to be enforceable by static analysis. The application of static analysis to security has been done in an ad hoc manner by different vendors, resulting in nonuniform coverage of significant security issues. This specification enumerates secure coding rules and requires analysis engines to diagnose violations of these rules as a matter of conformance to this specification. In this podcast, Robert Seacord, the leader of CERT's Secure Coding Initiative, discusses the 7-year journey resulting in the selection of 46 coding rules, derived from the CERT C Secure Coding Standard, for this new technical specification.   Listen on Apple Podcasts.

AADL and Télécom Paris Tech Dec 26, 2013

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In 2013, the AADL Standards meeting was held at SEI headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. The SEI Podcast Series team was there, and we interviewed several members of the AADL Standards Committee. This podcast, with Peter Feiler and Etienne Borde of Télécom Paris Tech, is the first in a series based on these interviews. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

From Process to Performance-Based Improvement Dec 12, 2013

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In this podcast, Tim Chick and Gene Miluk discuss methodology and outputs of the Checkpoint Diagnostic, a tool that provides organizations with actionable performance related information and analysis closely linked to business value. The Checkpoint Diagnostic utilizes process models, data mapping, and quantitative analytics to provide organizations with qualitative process baselines, quantitative performance baselines, benchmark performance comparison, and a prioritized listing of improvement opportunities. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

An Approach to Managing the Software Engineering Challenges of Big Data Nov 27, 2013

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In this episode, Ian Gorton and John Klein discuss big data and the challenges it presents for software engineers. With help from fellow SEI researchers, the two have developed a lightweight risk reduction approach to help software engineers manage the challenges of big data. Called Lightweight Evaluation and Architecture Prototyping (for Big Data), the approach is based on principles drawn from proven architecture and technology analysis and evaluation techniques to help the Department of Defense (DoD) and other enterprises including avionics, communications, and healthcare develop and evolve systems to manage big data. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Using the Cyber Resilience Review to Help Critical Infrastructures Better Manage Operational Resilience Nov 26, 2013

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducts a no-cost, voluntary Cyber Resilience Review (CRR) to evaluate and enhance cybersecurity capacities and capabilities within all 18 Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) Sectors, as well as State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) governments. The goal of the CRR is to develop an understanding of an organization's operational resilience and ability to manage cyber risk to its critical services and assets during normal operations and during times of operational stress and crises. In this podcast, Kevin Dillon, Branch Chief for Stakeholder Risk Assessment and Mitigation with DHS and Matthew Butkovic, the CERT Division's Technical Portfolio Manager for Infrastructure Resilience, discuss the DHS Cyber Resilience Review and how it is helping critical infrastructure owners and operators improve their operational resilience and security. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Situational Awareness Mashups Nov 14, 2013

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In this podcast Soumya Simanta describes research aimed at creating the Edge Mission-Oriented Tactical App Generator (eMontage), a software prototype that allows warfighters and first responders to rapidly integrate or mash geo-tagged situational awareness data from multiple remote data sources. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Applying Agile in the DoD: Fourth Principle Oct 31, 2013

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In this episode, the fourth in a series by Suzanne Miller and Mary Ann Lapham exploring the application of agile principles in the Department of Defense (DoD), the two researchers discuss the application of the fourth principle, "Business people and developers must work together daily throughout the project." Listen on Apple Podcasts.