SEI CERT Coding Standards

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This site supports the development of coding standards for commonly used programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Perl, and the Android ™ platform. These standards are developed through a broad-based community effort by members of the software development and software security communities.

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The SEI CERT C Coding Standard, 2016 Edition
( errata )

The SEI CERT C++ Coding Standard, 2016 Edition
( errata )

Standards Development Area

The following development areas enable you to learn about and contribute to secure coding standards for commonly used programming languages C, C++, Java, Perl, and the Android ™ platform. Open a new Github issue, or contact us to comment on existing items, submit recommendations, or request privileges to directly edit content on this site.

SEI CERT C Coding Standard

SEI CERT C++ Coding Standard

Android ^TM Secure Coding Standard

SEI CERT Oracle Coding Standard for Java

SEI CERT Perl Coding Standard

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Learn more about CERT Secure Coding Courses in C/C++ and Java, and the Secure Coding Professional Certificate Programs in C/C++ and Java.

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Learn some history of the Secure Coding Initiative.

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