Introduction to GitHub Advanced Security

Module
6 Units

Beginner

Developer

GitHub

This module will help you become familiar with GitHub's Advanced Security features (GHAS) and best practices. As you learn about these features, you'll identify critical areas for eliminating security gaps.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

Define GHAS and key features such as secret scanning, code scanning, and Dependabot
Use GHAS to maximize security impact
Explain GHAS and its role in the security ecosystem

Prerequisites

A GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Enterprise Server account with GitHub Advanced Security
Working knowledge of GitHub Actions and workflows

Introduction min
Define GHAS and the importance of its integral features min
How to utilize GHAS to get the most impact min
Understand GHAS and its role in the security ecosystem min
Module assessment min
Summary min

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