GitHub Advanced Security: Secure Your Code and Dependencies

Security should never be an afterthought in the software development lifecycle. By integrating automated security checks directly into your repositories, you can identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they ever reach production. This written course helps you build a solid foundation in modern DevSecOps using native security tooling. You will learn how to configure automated scanning, protect sensitive credentials, and manage third-party software risks. What you'll learn: Understand the core principles of DevSecOps and software supply chain security; Configure secret scanning and push protection to prevent credentials from leaking; Set up code scanning using static analysis to detect vulnerabilities early; Manage third-party dependencies and automate security alerts; Integrate security workflows seamlessly into automated CI/CD pipelines. The course begins with foundational security concepts and terminology before guiding you through the step-by-step configuration of scanning tools and automated workflow integration. This course is designed for beginner developers, DevOps enthusiasts, and security champions who want to learn repository security basics without any prior security experience. Start securing your repositories and writing safer code today.