Just like a building contractor needs to follow blueprints, building codes, and inspector guidelines, security needs to be baked into the software development life cycle so that these issues can be identified when software is being designed, built, and inspected.

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Or take Toxoplasma, a protozoan that needs to move between cats and their prey and back again in order to complete its life cycle.

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As a veteran in the automotive industry, Wind River is an expert in handling complex matters such as automotive regulations and combining the latest automotive innovations with integration services, life cycle support offerings, testing and validation, while working closely with a dynamic partner ecosystem to meet the needs of the automotive market.

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