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Software Makers Encouraged to Stop Using C/C++ by 2026

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Software Makers Encouraged to Stop Using C/C++ by 2026

The federal government is encouraging software manufacturers to ditch C/C++ and take other actions that could “reduce customer risk,” according to the Product Security Best Practices report. In particular, CISA and the FBI set a deadline of Jan. 1, 2026, for compliance with memory safety guidelines. The report covers guidelines and recommendations rather than mandatory rules, particularly for software manufacturers who work on critical infrastructure or national critical functions. The agencies specifically highlighted on-premises software,…

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Oracle's Java Changes Lead APAC Enterprises to Explore Alternatives Such As Azul

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Oracle's Java Changes Lead APAC Enterprises to Explore Alternatives Such As Azul

Java is one of the world’s most popular programming languages. Platform-independent, easy to learn, simple to use and secure, the object-oriented language ranks as one of the world’s top four developer languages and has found its way into enterprise applications the world over. However, since 2019, moves from Java Development Kit vendor Oracle to impose multiple license changes on new versions are causing organisations to pay attention to Java. Many businesses in APAC are jumping…

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White House Recommends Memory-Safe Programming Languages and Security-by-Design

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White House Recommends Memory-Safe Programming Languages and Security-by-Design

A new White House report focuses on securing computing at the root of cyber attacks — in this case, reducing the attack surface with memory-safe programming languages like Python, Java and C# and promoting the creation of standardized measurements for software security. The report urges tech professionals to: Implement memory-safe programming languages. Develop and support new metrics for measuring hardware security. This report, titled Back to the Building Blocks: A Path Toward Secure and Measurable…

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VMware Explore Barcelona 2023: Enhanced Private AI and Sovereign Cloud Services Announced

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VMware Explore Barcelona 2023: Enhanced Private AI and Sovereign Cloud Services Announced

VMware’s Private AI platform will include interoperability with Intel, IBM’s watsonx and Kyndryl. Image: Adobe Stock/CrazyCloud Cloud computing company VMware rolled out new cloud, AI, edge and data services at VMware Explore Barcelona 2023 on November 7. The new private AI and sovereign cloud services reflect the increased adoption of AI products. The VMware site has details about the international availability of the company’s platforms and services Jump to: Private AI platform partners with Intel,…

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