Security · 1h ago
GitHub maintainers: 6 free security settings to lock down projects
GitHub recommends six free security settings for maintainers to harden projects against common attacks. The settings close easy entry points for attackers without making projects unhackable. Enabling them meaningfully reduces vulnerability risk.
Meridian48 take
The advice is practical but basic; experienced maintainers likely already use these settings, making this a refresher for newcomers.
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