A Guide to Securing GitHub Based on Lessons Learned

Explore strategies for securing GitHub repositories and organizations in this 39-minute conference talk by Christine Abernathy from F5, Inc. Learn how to effectively manage open source projects, standardize GitHub assets, and implement security best practices based on real-world experiences. Discover common security risks and mitigation techniques through access and permission controls at various levels. Gain insights into code review best practices, dependency management, code scanning, and vulnerability reporting. Explore open source tools that can aid in securing your GitHub presence. While focused on GitHub, apply many of these concepts to other source code management platforms. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of secure code management and actionable steps to enhance the security of your own GitHub repositories.