Experts reboot list of 25 most dangerous coding errors
Computer experts from some 30 organizations worldwide have once again compiled a list of the 25 most dangerous programming errors along with a novel way to prevent them: by drafting contracts that hold developers responsible when bugs creep into applications.
The OpenSSL library is one of the most widely used crypto solutions in the world, counted on to secure critical data in a wide range of settings. But a recently discovered flaw could mean that this popular protocol is leaving data vulnerable to serious attacks.
Cavium acquired Montavista, ARM Keil and Intel Wind River. Now the acquistions of virtual prototyping platforms starts. Synopsis already acquired VaST and goes for CoWare now. Intel/Wind River is going to acquire Virtutech.
was an almost-unforeseeable problem, experts say, and the best course of action now is for engineers to ensure that drivers can handle the failure if it happens again.
NCEES approves new PE exam in software engineering
The IEEE Computer Society, in conjunction with the IEE-USA, recently announced its partnership with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) in support of establishing a Principles and Practice of Engineering examination for the software engineering descipline.