Semgrep Academy Secure Coding
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.