

GH-500T00-A: GitHub Advanced Security
Course Overview
The GH-500T00-A: GitHub Advanced Security course is designed for professionals responsible for securing code repositories, managing vulnerabilities, and implementing enterprise-grade security strategies within GitHub environments. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of GitHub’s advanced security features, including code scanning, secret scanning, dependency review, and automated vulnerability management, and how to integrate them into development workflows.
This course equips learners with the skills to identify, mitigate, and prevent security threats, enforce compliance policies, and implement security best practices across repositories and organisational projects. Emphasis is placed on real-world scenarios, automation, DevSecOps integration, and risk management, enabling teams to deliver secure software efficiently.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to proactively secure repositories, protect sensitive information, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring enterprise-level code integrity and compliance. This course is ideal for organisations aiming to implement DevSecOps practices and secure software supply chains.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Implement GitHub Advanced Security features across repositories
- Perform automated code scanning and secret scanning
- Manage dependencies and identify vulnerabilities proactively
- Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Enforce security policies and compliance standards
- Monitor repository security and generate actionable reports
- Apply DevSecOps best practices to enterprise GitHub environments
Target Audience
- This course is designed for DevOps engineers, security engineers, IT administrators, and technical leads responsible for securing code repositories and implementing enterprise security practices in GitHub.
Course Content
2 modules · 8 topics01Day 14 topics
- Introduction to GitHub Advanced Security
- Configure Dependabot security updates on your GitHub repo
- Configure and use secret scanning in your GitHub repository
- Configure code scanning on GitHub
02Day 24 topics
- Identify security vulnerabilities in your codebase by using CodeQL
- Code scanning with GitHub CodeQL
- GitHub administration for GitHub Advanced Security
- Manage sensitive data and security policies within GitHub
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2026 | 1 Day | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 16 February 2027 | 1 Day | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 16 May 2027 | 1 Day | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 16 August 2027 | 1 Day | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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Request More InformationFAQs
What advanced security features are covered in this course?
The course covers code scanning, secret scanning, dependency review, automated vulnerability alerts, branch protection, and compliance enforcement.
Does the course include real-world security scenarios?
Yes. Participants work with practical labs and scenarios simulating vulnerabilities, attacks, and remediation strategies in enterprise GitHub environments.
Can this course help with DevSecOps implementation?
Absolutely. The course teaches how to embed security practices into development workflows, enabling organisations to adopt DevSecOps principles effectively.
Will I learn to secure both public and private repositories?
Yes. The course covers security strategies for public, private, and enterprise repositories, ensuring comprehensive protection across all codebases.
How does this course help manage vulnerabilities and risks?
Learners will gain skills to identify, prioritise, and remediate vulnerabilities, implement dependency reviews, and apply automated alerts to reduce risk exposure across the software supply chain.
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