Chris, Izar, and Matt tackle the first point of the recent White House report, "Back to the Building Blocks: a Path toward Secure and Measurable Software." They discuss the importance of memory safety in software development, particularly in the context of critical infrastructure. They also explore what memory safety means, citing examples like the dangers of using C over safer alternatives such as Java, Rust, or Go. The debate covers the effectiveness of government recommendations on software development practices, the role of memory safety in preventing security vulnerabilities, and the potential impact on industry sectors reliant on low-level programming languages like C and C++. The dialogue highlights different perspectives on the intersection of government policy, software development, and cybersecurity, providing valuable insights into the challenges and importance of adopting memory-safe programming practices. Helpful Links: BACK TO THE BUILDING BLOCKS: A PATH TOWARD SECURE AND MEASURABLE SOFTWARE - https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Final-ONCD-Technical-Report.pdf Dance Your PhD 2024 winner, WELI, Kangaroo Time: https://youtu.be/RoSYO3fApEc FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: ➜Twitter: @SecTablePodcast ➜LinkedIn: The Security Table Podcast ➜YouTube: The Security Table YouTube Channel Thanks for Listening!