There are many embedded systems out there, but only a few static code analysis tools that realistically support embedded software developers. The recent acquisition of Micro Focus by OpenText, including the Fortify Static Code Analyzer, reignites the question of which static code analysis tool is best for your embedded software project. Between Fortify and Klocwork, our experts have the answer.

Barr-C, the Barr Group’s coding standard, aims to reduce bugs in embedded software, as well as introduce stylistic guidelines to improve maintainability and portability. Here, we explain what is Barr-C, how developers can detect bugs in firmware written in C with BARR-C:1018, and how it can be coupled with guidelines from MISRA.

In this Docker tutorial, you will learn how to create and run Helix QAC as a containerized image. The basic definition of Docker is an open-source and popular operating-system-level virtualization (commonly known as “containerization”) technology that is lightweight, portable, and primarily runs on Linux and Windows. Docker makes it easier to create, deploy, and run applications by using containers.

The U.S. Presidential Executive Order (EO) 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity was signed on May 12, 2021. The EO charges multiple agencies with enhancing cybersecurity through a variety of initiatives related to the security and integrity of the software supply chain.

With the release of SourcePro 2022.1, we significantly improved support for time zone information derived from the underlying operating system. This helps ensure applications written with SourcePro integrate easily with applications that rely on the operating system to provide time zone information.

Growing concerns surrounding medical device security are increasing across the globe. In the U.S., new legislation is being introduced due to the increasing number of connected devices and a cyberattack’s ability to disrupt patient care. On June 8, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bill, H.R. 7667, which in addition to several other items, is meant to address the cybersecurity of medical devices.