GitHub Advanced Security

Integrated application security features for GitHub repositories to detect and fix vulnerabilities and prevent secret leaks.

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Overview

GitHub Advanced Security provides built-in security tools including static code analysis, secret scanning, and dependency monitoring within GitHub repositories. It integrates application security directly into developer workflows to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.

Updated Jun 27, 2026.

Key Features

Code Scanning with CodeQL

Uses semantic code analysis to find vulnerabilities in source code and scans every pull request to prevent new security issues.

Secret Scanning

Detects exposed secrets in public and private repositories to prevent credential leaks and unauthorized access.

Dependency Graph and Dependabot Alerts

Visualizes project dependencies and alerts users about vulnerabilities in those dependencies to maintain secure software supply chains.

GitHub Copilot Autofix

AI-powered automated fixes for common security vulnerabilities in supported languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and Python.

Security Campaigns

Enables targeting and bulk remediation of security alerts to reduce security debt and mitigate risks efficiently.

Native Integration with GitHub Workflows

Operates within GitHub's existing developer workflows, simplifying adoption and remediation without disrupting development processes.

Push Protection for Secret Leaks

Prevents new secret leaks by blocking pushes that contain exposed secrets, enhancing repository security.

Support for Azure DevOps

Available as an add-on for Microsoft Azure DevOps, extending security capabilities beyond GitHub repositories.

Pros

Seamless integration with GitHub native workflows enhances developer productivity.
Automated vulnerability detection and AI-driven fixes reduce manual security efforts.
Comprehensive coverage including code scanning, secret scanning, and dependency monitoring.
Supports both public and private repositories with real-time alerts.
Offers enterprise-grade security features with compliance and flexible deployment options.

Cons

Pricing is based on active committers which may be costly for large teams.
Limited automated fix support to specific programming languages.
Requires GitHub or Azure DevOps platform usage for full functionality.
Advanced features may have a learning curve for teams new to AppSec.
Some features like premium support require additional paid plans.

Pricing

GitHub Advanced Security pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
GitHub Secret Protection	$19	Secret leak detection and prevention Push protection for secrets Integration with GitHub workflows
GitHub Code Security	$30	Static application security testing (SAST) Code scanning with CodeQL Dependency graph and Dependabot alerts GitHub Copilot Autofix for automated fixes
Enterprise Plan	Starting at $21	Includes Team and Advanced Security features Data residency options Enterprise managed users and provisioning Audit log API and compliance reports 24/7 premium support options

Pricing is collected from the official GitHub Advanced Security website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Code Scanning with CodeQL

Uses semantic code analysis to find vulnerabilities in source code and scans every pull request to prevent new security issues.

Secret Scanning

Detects exposed secrets in public and private repositories to prevent credential leaks and unauthorized access.

Dependency Graph and Dependabot Alerts

Visualizes project dependencies and alerts users about vulnerabilities in those dependencies to maintain secure software supply chains.

GitHub Copilot Autofix

AI-powered automated fixes for common security vulnerabilities in supported languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and Python.

Security Campaigns

Enables targeting and bulk remediation of security alerts to reduce security debt and mitigate risks efficiently.

Native Integration with GitHub Workflows

Operates within GitHub's existing developer workflows, simplifying adoption and remediation without disrupting development processes.

Push Protection for Secret Leaks

Prevents new secret leaks by blocking pushes that contain exposed secrets, enhancing repository security.

Support for Azure DevOps

Available as an add-on for Microsoft Azure DevOps, extending security capabilities beyond GitHub repositories.

Pros

Seamless integration with GitHub native workflows enhances developer productivity.
Automated vulnerability detection and AI-driven fixes reduce manual security efforts.
Comprehensive coverage including code scanning, secret scanning, and dependency monitoring.
Supports both public and private repositories with real-time alerts.
Offers enterprise-grade security features with compliance and flexible deployment options.

Cons

Pricing is based on active committers which may be costly for large teams.
Limited automated fix support to specific programming languages.
Requires GitHub or Azure DevOps platform usage for full functionality.
Advanced features may have a learning curve for teams new to AppSec.
Some features like premium support require additional paid plans.

Pricing

GitHub Advanced Security pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
GitHub Secret Protection	$19	Secret leak detection and prevention Push protection for secrets Integration with GitHub workflows
GitHub Code Security	$30	Static application security testing (SAST) Code scanning with CodeQL Dependency graph and Dependabot alerts GitHub Copilot Autofix for automated fixes
Enterprise Plan	Starting at $21	Includes Team and Advanced Security features Data residency options Enterprise managed users and provisioning Audit log API and compliance reports 24/7 premium support options

Pricing is collected from the official GitHub Advanced Security website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

GitHub Advanced Security

Overview

Key Features

Code Scanning with CodeQL

Secret Scanning

Dependency Graph and Dependabot Alerts

GitHub Copilot Autofix

Security Campaigns

Native Integration with GitHub Workflows

Push Protection for Secret Leaks

Support for Azure DevOps

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Key Features

Code Scanning with CodeQL

Secret Scanning

Dependency Graph and Dependabot Alerts

GitHub Copilot Autofix

Security Campaigns

Native Integration with GitHub Workflows

Push Protection for Secret Leaks

Support for Azure DevOps

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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