What is Coverity Certified?

Coverity offers two types of certifications, each with varying levels depending upon the level of rigor involved. They are described below:

Quality Code

		Coverity Certified Quality Code
Level 1		Core product source code is analyzed and all Coverity-reported defects are fixed 100% of all core source code analyzed All reported bugs categorized and fixed Regular, repeatable process for addressing new bugs in new code
Level 2		Core product source code is analyzed with additional configuration for quality and concurrency. All Coverity-reported defects are fixed. All level 1 requirements Analysis configured for additional quality and concurrency checks
Level 3		Entire product codebase including third-party libraries and open source components are analyzed and all reported defects are fixed. Level 2 requirements All code, including third-party and open source code in product analyzed and defects fixed

Secure Code

		Coverity Certified Secure Code
Level 1		Core product source code is analyzed and all Coverity-reported defects are fixed 100% of all core source code analyzed All reported bugs categorized and fixed Regular, repeatable process for addressing new bugs in new code
Level 2		Core product source code is analyzed and all security vulnerabilities are fixed. 100% of all core source code analyzed for potential security violations All potential security violations categorized and fixed Regular repeated process for addressing new vulnerabilities in new code
Level 3		Entire product codebase including third-party libraries and open source components are analyzed and all reported security vulnerabilities are fixed. Level 2 requirements All code, including third-party and open source code in product analyzed and vulnerabilities reported fixed

Products that undergo certification must go through a rigorous audit process to ensure that all defects and security vulnerabilities are addressed. In addition, a structured process must be in place to ensure quality and security for future releases. For a more detailed list of requirements, please see our Coverity Certified datasheet or contact Coverity at info@coverity.com.