What background knowledge is necessary?

You should be comfortable creating repositories and pushing code on GitHub. No prior experience with GitHub security settings, enterprise administration, or identity management is required. The course walks through each configuration step in the GitHub console.

Is this course relevant if I don't use GitHub Enterprise?

Yes. While the course covers enterprise managed users and enterprise-level policies, the majority of content — two-factor authentication, repository permissions, visibility settings, collaborator management, and the Security tab — applies to all GitHub plans including free and team tiers.

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

You will be able to configure 2FA enforcement, assign granular repository permissions, set up enterprise managed users with an identity provider, manage organization teams and roles, and use GitHub's security and insights dashboards to monitor your repositories. These skills prepare you for the GitHub Foundations and GitHub Administration certification exams.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access

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GitHub: Security, Identity, and Access

This course is part of Mastering GitHub Specialization

Instructor: Noah Gift

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3 modules

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3 hours to complete

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3 modules

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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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.