Vulnerability-Free C and C++ Development in Automotive Manufacturing and Software Defined Vehicles (SDV)

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the advent of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), which will enable new income streams through subscriptions to features and services. Automakers are becoming technology companies, relying heavily on C and C++ software development for their Electrical/Electronic (E/E) architecture. However, these languages have security risks such as buffer overflows and memory safety issues. MISRA compliance guidelines for C and C++ development aim to enhance application security by promoting practices that prevent undefined behavior, memory corruption, unauthorized access, and other common vulnerabilities. Snyk is dedicated to helping developers secure their code, including those working with C and C++, by integrating security into the development lifecycle like DevSecOps methods. By adopting secure coding practices and leveraging tools like Snyk, developers can significantly reduce the risk of vulnerabilities in their C and C++ codebases.