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GH-500: GitHub Advanced Security
The *GitHub Advanced Security (GH-500)* learning path builds the foundational knowledge required to secure software development workflows using GitHub’s native security capabilities. Learners will develop core skills in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle by using tools such as code scanning, secret scanning, dependency review, and security overview within GitHub. The path also explores how to integrate automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines, enforce secure development practices, and enable developers and security teams to collaborate effectively to protect code, dependencies, and supply chains in modern DevSecOps environments.
- Describe the GHAS security features and functionality - Configure and use secret scanning - Configure and use Dependabot and Dependency Review - Configure and use Code Scanning with CodeQL - Describe GitHub Advanced Security best practices, results, and how to take corrective measures
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What You'll Learn
- ##What You Will Learn##
- Describe the GHAS security features and functionality
- Configure and use secret scanning
- Configure and use Dependabot and Dependency Review
- Configure and use Code Scanning with CodeQL
- Describe GitHub Advanced Security best practices, results, and how to take corrective measures
- Microsoft's audience profile: this exam is designed for system administrators, software developers, application administrators, and IT professionals with intermediate-level experience in GitHub Enterprise Administration.
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