Memory safety for safety-critical and non-safety critical applications.

Hello all!

Welcome to the first C++ meetup of the autumn/winter season.

In this session Jean Frantz René will talk about memory safety.

Sigma Embedded Engineering will host us this time. We will be located on the 5th floor which is reachable with the elevator at reception.

Abstract
Memory safety is a problem every team using C++ has to account for, not just the ones writing certified software. The defects are the same everywhere. What changes is the cost of failure once the code is in production. In one world a use-after-free could result in downtime, a security incident, or financial loss. In the other it can mean severe injury or loss of life. That difference shapes everything downstream: how much the language is constrained up front, how much evidence a team has to produce, and who has to be convinced.
This talk will give an overview of some of the major and types of memory safety errors in C++, how they arise in practice, and the prevention strategies available today. It will also provide a platform for reflection and open discussion.

AGENDA

18:00 - Doors open, with fika/snacks/food and mingling
18:30 - Event starts, welcome from our host
18:45 - Presentation starts
19:50 - Wrap-up and closing
20:00 - Event finishes

We look forward to seeing you all at the event!