GitHub Fundamentals for Enterprise Security and Automation Training Course

Introduction to GitHub Enterprise for Government

• Overview of GitHub’s capabilities and enterprise features for government agencies
• Understanding GitHub security and compliance priorities in a public sector context
• Setting up enterprise environments tailored for government operations

Security Features and Functionalities for Government

• Security configuration for repositories to ensure data integrity and confidentiality
• Permission and access management to control user roles and activities
• Configuration of branch protection rules to maintain code quality and security
• Implementation of security best practices aligned with government standards

Advanced Security Best Practices for Government

• Using Dependabot and CodeQL for comprehensive security analysis in government projects
• Monitoring vulnerabilities and patches to enhance system resilience
• Implementation of secrets scanning and security policies to protect sensitive information

Advanced Security Tools on GitHub Enterprise for Government

• Configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) and multifactor authentication for enhanced user verification
• Auditing and activity logs to track and report on system activities for compliance purposes
• Configuring compliance rules to meet government regulatory requirements

Creating and Maintaining Workflows for Government

• Introduction to GitHub Actions for streamlining development processes
• Creating automated workflows to improve efficiency and consistency
• Setting triggers and execution conditions to automate tasks

Consuming Workflows in Government Projects

• Reusing workflows across repositories to promote standardization
• Monitoring and debugging workflows to ensure reliability and performance

Authoring and Maintaining Actions for Government

• Creating custom actions to address specific government needs
• Publishing and sharing actions within the government community

Managing GitHub Actions for the Enterprise in Government

• Controlling the use of GitHub Actions to align with organizational policies
• Configuring execution permissions to ensure secure and compliant operations
• Monitoring enterprise workflows to maintain oversight and accountability

Summary and Next Steps for Government