Learn to secure GitHub accounts, repositories, and organizations using authentication, permissions, and enterprise governance controls. This course teaches you to configure two-factor authentication with TOTP apps and recovery codes, assign repository permission levels following least-privilege principles, and set repository visibility to balance collaboration with security.

GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Configure two-factor authentication, permissions, and visibility settings securing accounts and repositories following least-privilege principles
Set up enterprise managed users with identity providers and SCIM provisioning for centralized organizational identity control
Use the Security tab, Dependabot, repository insights, and team-based roles to monitor and govern GitHub organizations at enterprise scale
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March 2026
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Taught in English
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