Overview

GitHub Advanced Security — Native code security for GitHub repositories

GitHub Advanced Security provides native security scanning built into GitHub repositories. It includes CodeQL-powered code scanning, AI-powered auto-fix suggestions (Copilot Autofix), secret scanning, dependency review, and security advisories integrated into the development workflow.

CodeQL code scanning

Copilot Autofix (AI fix suggestions)

Secret scanning

Dependency review

Features & capabilities

Everything it does, in plain English.

FeatureCodeQL code scanningIncluded

FeatureCopilot Autofix (AI fix suggestions)Included

FeatureSecret scanningIncluded

FeatureDependency reviewIncluded

FeatureSecurity advisoriesIncluded

FeaturePrivate vulnerability reportingIncluded

API AccessProgrammatic access available for developers.Available

PlatformsGitHub

The honest take

Where it shines, where it stumbles.

✓ Pros

✓Native GitHub integration
✓AI-powered fix suggestions are excellent
✓Works seamlessly in PR workflow
✓Comprehensive security coverage

! Watch-outs

!Requires GitHub Enterprise for private repos
!Expensive for large organizations
!CodeQL setup requires configuration

Who it's for

Where GitHub Advanced Security pays for itself fast.

— Use case

Code vulnerability detection

— Use case

Secret leak prevention

— Use case

Dependency security

— Use case

Security compliance

— Use case

Enterprise code security

Community reviews

Share your take on GitHub Advanced Security

3.9

★★★★★

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Heather P. ✓ Verified

Product Designer · a media company

★★★★★

3 months ago

Had some issues

Disappointed with the experience. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. Customer support response times could be faster.

Kyle W. ✓ Verified

Content Creator · an ed-tech startup

★★★★★

5 months ago

Happy with my subscription

Really solid tool overall. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. A staple in my tech stack now.

Brian M. ✓ Verified

Business Analyst · GitHub

★★★★★

7 months ago

Really good — a few things to improve

Really solid tool overall. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out.

Ben H. ✓ Verified

Full Stack Developer · Netflix

★★★★★

8 months ago

Good value, works well

Very good, with a few rough edges. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs.

Ashley T. ✓ Verified

CEO · Stripe

★★★★★

11 months ago

Changed how I work completely

One of the best investments I've made. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue.

Tom H. ✓ Verified

Engineering Manager · Stripe

★★★★★

1 years ago

Useful and reliable

Good value for the price. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Some features feel half-baked — hopefully they'll improve. Definitely worth trying.

Mohammed G. ✓ Verified

Content Strategist · Meta

★★★★★

1 years ago

Disappointing experience

Disappointed with the experience. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already.

Michael M. ✓ Verified

Product Designer · Airbnb

★★★★★

1 years ago

Exceptional quality and value

Blown away by the quality. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs.

Heather K. ✓ Verified

Product Designer

★★★★★

1 years ago

A must-have for any professional

This is exactly what I was looking for. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. Definitely worth trying.

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