Learn how to improve GitHub security with best practices including enabling 2FA, limiting access to repositories, avoiding storing credentials in code, scanning for vulnerabilities with Snyk, using branch protection rules, rotating SSH tokens and personal keys, automatically updating dependencies, using private repositories for sensitive data, and making smart choices about GitHub apps.
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Editor's note: February 5, 2024Enable and enforce 2FA for GitHubLimit access to repositoriesPrevent storing credentials as code/config in GitHubConnect your repositories to Snyk and scan for vulnerabilitiesAdd a SECURITY.md fileUse branch protection rulesRotate SSH tokens and personal keysAutomatically update dependenciesUse private repositories for sensitive dataBe smart about your GitHub appsConclusionSort: