The CERT C Secure Coding Standard is primarily intended for developer developers of C language programs but may also be used by software acquirers to define the requirements for bespoke software. The standard is of particular interest to developers who are interested in building high-quality systems that are reliable, robust, and resistant to attack.
While not intended for C++ programmers, the standard may also be of some value to these developers because the vast majority of issues identified for C language programs are also issues in C++ programs, although in many cases the solutions are different.