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Semgrep Academy Secure Coding

EntryDevSecOps / AppSecFreeCompletion

Free secure coding course from Semgrep Academy. Introduces core secure-coding habits, walks through the OWASP Top Ten 2017 risk categories, and shows how they fit into a secure software development lifecycle. About 70 lessons across 2 hours of video, aimed at developers new to secure coding; free with a certificate of completion.

What you'll prove

  • Apply core secure-coding habits throughout the development lifecycle
  • Recognize the OWASP Top Ten 2017 risk categories
  • Build security into a secure software development lifecycle

Frequently asked

Is the Semgrep Academy Secure Coding course free?

Yes. The course and its certificate of completion are free, with a free Semgrep Academy account required to enroll.

Which edition of the OWASP Top Ten does it cover?

The course teaches the OWASP Top Ten 2017 edition. If you want a path built on the current list, Snyk Learn's OWASP Top 10 path is aligned to the 2025 edition.

Semgrep Academy Secure Coding vs the ISC2 CSSLP?

The CSSLP is a paid, experience-gated exam covering the full secure software lifecycle. Secure Coding is a free introductory course with a certificate of completion, a good starting point before working toward a paid credential.