(click to enlarge) The results page of a static analysis tool. In this example, the tool found 1400 uninitialized variables in less than 20 minutes. Recently the FDA software forensics lab announced ...

With the growing number of cybersecurity threats and stringent government policies, organizations are obliged to follow security measures to ensure robust protection at all times. This is where the ...

Static program analysis is a cornerstone in verifying, optimising, and debugging modern software systems. By evaluating code without executing it, these techniques enable early detection of defects, ...

Static analysis isn’t dead like some have suggested. Has static analysis lost some of it’s luster? Absolutely! Many of the studies would suggest that static analysis tools (commercial and open-source) ...

Over the years, medical devices have become increasingly dependent on software. They have evolved from the use of a metronome circuit for early cardiac pacemakers to functions that include ...

Static code analysis offers extensive insights into code that can help you improve code quality and security, the speed of development, and even team collaboration and planning. Here’s everything you ...

I had a chance to talk with Dr. Benjamin Brosgol of Adacore about the latest static analysis technology including how it fits into the software development life cycle. Wong: What is your definition of ...

The high cost of finding and patching application flaws is well known. Wouldn’t it be cheaper to write secure code in the first place? One of the fastest growing areas in the software security ...

The relevance of static code testing to organizations today cannot be overstated. Indian companies are increasingly realizing that identifying and fixing bugs and issues in software right at the ...

When should static analysis be applied?” The answer to this question is fairly straightforward: “whenever code is being developed.” This however, is a simplification, writes Bill Graham The longer ...