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Mathew Payne, GitHub: Protecting code while nurturing user experience

Ryan Daws — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:54:35 +0000

Developer caught up with Mathew Payne, Principal Field Security Specialist at GitHub, to discuss the platform’s security strategies and how they aim to strike a balance between robustness and a seamless user experience. At the heart of GitHub’s security philosophy lies a commitment to safeguarding user code. Payne emphasised that a major focus is on... Read more »

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GitHub now sends Dependabot alerts for vulnerable Actions

Ryan Daws — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:18:52 +0000

GitHub has announced that it will begin sending Dependabot alerts when it detects vulnerable GitHub Actions. GitHub Actions makes it easy for developers to automate their workflows. Dependabot, meanwhile, automatically updates dependencies to keep your projects secure. When an Action vulnerability is discovered, GitHub’s team of security researchers will create an advisory to document it.... Read more »

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