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The report rightly identifies the limitations of traditional programming languages like C and C++. Despite decades of improvements and security protocols, vulnerabilities persist largely due to the inherent design flaws of these languages. The argument that insecure software stems solely from a lack of programmer skill fails to address the broader systemic issues that have persisted for over 50 years.
One of the crucial insights of the report is the need for a proactive approach focused on eliminating an entire class of vulnerabilities. This entails selecting programming languages intentionally designed with memory safety in mind—a necessity in an ecosystem where compromised code can have national security implications.