Re: Thanks! Re: good anti-virus software to use?
On 2006-04-25, Roberto C. Sanchez penned:
>
> I think you are twisting Ron's point. His original point was that
> some languages (like C/C++) make it possible to have hard to detect
> subtle faults that become security problems. Other languages (like
> COBOL) do away with those subtle issues. Essentially, you have to
> try and be determined to write something insecure. I think his
> discussion focused on strings, but it probably extends to other
> things as well.
I'm not trying to twist anything. I do agree that language features
can help prevent all sorts of bugs and security issues.
I guess I'm just responding to an argument (maybe it only exists in my
head) that "Oh, if we code in <x language>, we will never have to
worry about security again!" The language may reduce certain types of
security issues, but you still need to pay attention.
--
monique
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