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GitHub Adds Security Scans for Inactive Repositories
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Why it matters
- →Ensures security coverage for inactive repositories, reducing potential vulnerabilities.
- →Helps organizations maintain comprehensive security management across all codebases.
- →Proactively addresses security risks in dormant projects before they escalate.
GitHub has introduced a feature that allows for periodic security scans of inactive repositories. This new capability ensures that repositories without recent pushes or pull requests are scanned every 30 days, maintaining security vigilance even for dormant projects. Organizations can activate this feature through their global security settings, providing continuous security coverage across all repositories. This move helps identify vulnerabilities in codebases that are no longer actively developed, enhancing overall security management.
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