Add CMake reference implementation of hardening guide #999
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This commit translates the recommendations
from Compiler-Options-Hardening-Guide-for-C-and-C++.md
into a universal, script-like CMake configuration that serves as a plug-and-play compiler
hardening template.
Purpose:
Rather than manually selecting and applying flags from the guide, this template automatically
applies the appropriate recommendations based on:
This improves accessibility by letting developers drop the configuration into their projects and
immediately benefit from the guide's recommendations without needing expertise in compiler
security flags.
Implementation:
Directory Restructure:
example-minimal/
: Original Makefile approachexample-cmake/
: New universal template approachThis transforms the static guide into an actionable, copy-paste template that makes compiler
hardening accessible regardless of security expertise.