GitHub Security: Code Scanning and Dependency Management

Securing software is no longer an afterthought; it must be integrated directly into your daily development workflow. This text-based guide helps you implement robust automated security controls to protect your code from vulnerabilities and accidental leaks. By completing this course, you will transition from manual security checks to a proactive, automated security posture. Through clear written explanations and practical configuration examples, you will learn how to safeguard your repositories against common vulnerabilities, exposed credentials, and risky third-party dependencies. What you'll learn: - Configure code scanning using CodeQL and automated static analysis tools - Detect and prevent exposed credentials with automated secret scanning pipelines - Manage software supply chain risks by tracking and updating vulnerable dependencies automatically - Integrate security checks seamlessly into your GitHub Actions workflows - Analyze security alerts and prioritize remediation efforts effectively - Apply modern DevSecOps best practices to your software repositories This course begins with the core concepts of application security and repository governance before moving into step-by-step written walkthroughs for setting up automated scans, configuring alerts, and managing dependency graphs. It is designed for developers, DevOps enthusiasts, and security beginners who want to build secure software delivery pipelines, with no prior security specialization required. Start reading today to build a more secure foundation for your development projects.