GitHub Advanced Security

As a holder of the GitHub Advanced Security certification, I possess a deep understanding of GitHub's security features and have hands-on experience in securing software development workflows. I am adept at contrasting various GHAS features and their roles within the security ecosystem, differentiating between features available for open source projects and those requiring GHAS with GHEC or GHES, and leveraging the Security Overview dashboard for a comprehensive security posture.

I am proficient in configuring and using critical GHAS components like secret scanning, including push protection and validity checks, to prevent accidental exposure of sensitive information. My skills also cover managing vulnerable dependencies effectively with Dependabot and Dependency Review, which involves understanding the dependency graph, interpreting alerts, enabling security updates, and integrating dependency checks into pull requests. Furthermore, I am skilled in setting up and utilizing code scanning with CodeQL, and even integrating third-party tools via SARIF uploads, to identify vulnerabilities directly within our codebase through customizable workflows and analysis.

My expertise extends to implementing these security measures throughout the entire software development life cycle, effectively "shifting security left." I can interpret alerts using CVEs and CWEs, make informed decisions about remediation or dismissal, and configure tools like secret scanning with push protection and code scanning on pull requests for early detection. I also understand how to use Repository Rulesets to enforce these security practices, ensuring a robust and proactive security posture for development projects by defining clear roles and responsibilities for development and security teams.