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GitHub Adds Hard Budget Limits for Advanced Security
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- →Provides enterprises with precise control over security spending.
- →Prevents accidental overspending during automatic license assignments.
- →Enhances cost management for organizations using GitHub Advanced Security.
GitHub has rolled out a new feature for its Advanced Security users, enabling enterprise administrators to set hard budget limits. This update allows for precise control over license usage, blocking additional assignments once a budget cap is reached. Previously, only soft budgets were available, which did not prevent overspending. The new system aims to help organizations manage their security expenses more effectively, especially during automatic license assignments. Both new and existing customers can now configure these limits in their billing settings.
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