What Is SEI?

SEI CERT C and MISRA C are coding standards focused on software safety and security. While both aim to enhance code reliability, SEI CERT C, developed by the Software Engineering Institute, provides broader guidelines, while MISRA C, from MISRA (Motor Industry Software Reliability Association), is specifically tailored for the automotive industry.

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) requires compliance with the CERT C standard for secure coding practices. It includes guidelines and recommendations to prevent common vulnerabilities and enhance the security of C programming.

SEI CERT C conformance has three levels: conformance, strict conformance, and tailored conformance. Each level represents a progressively stricter adherence to coding standards aimed at improving software security.

SEI CERT C requires documentation that includes coding standards, secure coding guidelines, and best practices to prevent common vulnerabilities and enhance software security.

Yes, static analysis tools can be instrumental in enforcing compliance with CERT C/C++ standards by automatically identifying and flagging potential code violations during the development process.