Kenneth Nidiffer
Software Engineering Institute
Publications by Kenneth Nidiffer
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Program Manager's Guidebook for Software Assurance
December 14, 2018 • Special Report
Kenneth NidifferCarol Woody, PhDTimothy A. Chick
This guidebook helps program managers address the software assurance responsibilities critical in defending software-intensive systems, including mission threads and cybersecurity.
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Struggles at the Frontiers: Persistent Pursuit of Software Assurance in the Development and Sustainment of Defense Systems
March 23, 2017 • Presentation
Kenneth Nidiffer
This presentation presents new processes, techniques, and tools being used to improve software assurance in the development and sustainment of defense systems.
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Potential Use of Agile Methods in Selected DoD Acquisitions: Requirements Development and Management
April 29, 2014 • Technical Note
Kenneth NidifferSuzanne MillerDavid J. Carney
This report explores issues that practitioners in the field who are actively adopting Agile methods have identified in our interviews about their experience in defining and managing requirements.
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Process Improvement and CMMI: Developing Complex Systems Using CCMI to Achieve Effective Systems and Software Engineering Integration
November 17, 2008 • Presentation
Kenneth Nidiffer
Presentation by Kenneth Nidiffer, Director of Strategic Plans for Government Programs (SEI), from the 8th Annual CMMI Technology Conference and User Group, November 2008.
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How Future Trends in Systems and Software Engineering Bode Well for Enabling Improved Acquisition and Performance of Defense Systems
October 20, 2008 • Presentation
Kenneth Nidiffer
Kenneth Nidiffer delivered this presentation at the 11th Annual Systems Engineering Conference in October 2008.
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Principles in a DoD Acquisition
October 20, 2008 • Presentation
Kenneth Nidiffer
Kenneth Nidiffer discusses how future trends in systems and software technology bode well for enabling improved acquisition and performance in defense systems. Presented at the 11th Annual Systems Engineering Conference, October 2008.
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Future Trends in Systems and Software Engineering
June 04, 2008 • Presentation
Kenneth Nidiffer
Presentation from the Second Annual Systems Engineering Conference of the National Reconnaissance Office on June 4, 2008.
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CMMI SCAMPI Distilled: Appraisals for Process Improvement
March 02, 2005 • Book
Dennis M. AhernJim ArmstrongAaron Clouse
This book outlines the role of appraisals as part of a comprehensive approach to process improvement, demonstrating how SCAMPI integrates with other models and methods.
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