Glossary term
What is push protection (Push protection (secret scanning))?
push protection stands for Push protection (secret scanning).
A GitHub feature that looks for keys and tokens in your code and blocks a push that contains one.
Learn it properly · Security for DevelopersLesson 6: Dependencies and the Supply Chain: npm, Lockfiles and GitHub ActionsHow a package you did not write can hurt you: typosquatting, install scripts, malicious updates. Lockfiles, npm audit, Dependabot, secret scanning and securing your CI.