Glossary term
What is secret scanning? Meaning for developers
Tools that search code and git history for things that look like keys. Push protection blocks a push that contains one.
Learn it properly · Security for DevelopersLesson 5: Secrets, Encryption and Data ProtectionWhere secrets leak (git, logs, front-end bundles), hashing vs encryption vs encoding, TLS in plain words, safe randomness, encrypting data with AES-GCM, and handling personal data.