Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Podcast Series

Latest Episodes:

Applying Agile in the DoD: Second Principle Jun 13, 2013

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In this episode, the second 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 second principle, "Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer's competitive advantage." Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Managing Disruptive Events - CERT-RMM Experience Reports Jun 11, 2013

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Four experience reports demonstrate how the CERT Resilience Management Model can be applied to manage complex and diverse operational risks. Related Courses Introduction to the CERT Resilience Management Model CERT Resilience Management Model (CERT-RMM) Users Group Workshop Series Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Reliability Validation and Improvement Framework May 23, 2013

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In this episode, Peter Feiler discusses his recent work to improve the quality of software-reliant systems through an approach known as the Reliability Validation and Improvement Framework. The purpose of the framework is to facilitate early defect discovery and incremental end-to-end validation. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Using a Malware Ontology to Make Progress Towards a Science of Cybersecurity May 09, 2013

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A common language is essential to develop a shared understanding to better analyze malicious code. Related Course Malware Analysis Apprenticeship Listen on Apple Podcasts.

The Business Case for Systems Engineering May 09, 2013

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In this podcast, Joe Elm discusses the results of a recent technical report, The Business Case for Systems Engineering, which establishes clear links between the application of systems engineering (SE) best practices to projects and programs and the performance of those projects and programs. The report clearly shows that projects that do more SE perform better in terms of meeting budgets, schedules, and technical requirements. The survey population consisted of projects and programs executed by system developers reached through the National Defense Industrial Association Systems Engineering Division, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, and the International Council on Systems Engineering. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Applying Agile in the DoD: First Principle Apr 18, 2013

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In this episode, the first 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 first principle, "Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software." Listen on Apple Podcasts.

The Evolution of a Science Project Apr 04, 2013

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Analysis work by the SEI on data collected from more than 100 independent technical assessments (ITAs) of software-reliant acquisition programs has produced insights into some of the most common ways that programs encounter difficulties. In this episode, Bill Novak and Andy Moore describe a recent technical report, The Evolution of a Science Project, which is based on these insights, and intends to mitigate the effects of both misaligned acquisition program organizational incentives, and adverse software-reliant acquisition structural dynamics, by improving acquisition staff decision-making. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

Securing Mobile Devices aka BYOD Mar 26, 2013

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Ensuring the security of personal mobile devices that have access to enterprise networks requires action from employers and users. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

What's New With Version 2 of the AADL Standard? Mar 21, 2013

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In this episode, Peter Feiler, primary author of the Architecture Analysis & Design Language (AADL) standard, discusses the latest changes to the standard, the second version of which was released in January 2009. First published in 2004 by SAE International, AADL is a modeling notation that employs both a textual and graphical representation to provide modeling concepts to describe the runtime architecture of application systems in terms of concurrent tasks, their interactions, and their mapping onto an execution platform. Development organizations use AADL to conduct lightweight, rigorous, yet comparatively inexpensive analyses of critical real-time factors such as performance, dependability, security, and data integrity. Listen on Apple Podcasts.

The State of the Practice of Cyber Intelligence Mar 07, 2013

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In 2012, representatives from the government approached the SEI Innovation Center about conducting research to assess the state of the practice of cyber intelligence. The overall intent is to expose industry to the best practices in capabilities and methodologies developed by the government, and for the government to learn from the process efficiencies and tools used in industry. In areas where both the government and industry are experiencing challenges, the SEI can leverage its expertise to develop and prototype innovative technologies and processes that can benefit all participants in the program. In this podcast, Troy Townsend and Jay McAllister discuss their findings with Suzanne Miller, a researcher at the SEI. Listen on Apple Podcasts.