Getting started with GitHub security | GitHub for Beginners

Welcome back to GitHub for Beginners! In this episode, we cover the essentials of getting started with GitHub security. Learn why securing your code matters and how to easily fix vulnerabilities in your repositories. We walk you through built-in tools like secret scanning, Dependabot, code scanning, and Copilot autofix to keep your projects safe.

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— CHAPTERS —

00:00 Introduction
00:28 Why does security matter?
01:05 What is GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)?
02:36 What is Dependabot?
03:37 Fixing vulnerabilities with Copilot Autofix
04:37 Outro

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