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GitHub Trust Center

Securing GitHub

GitHub is committed to building secure defaults for developers and organizations.

Providing a safe and productive environment for all GitHub users

Data security

Protecting your sensitive information with encryption and robust security protocols to help provide confidentiality and integrity.

Compliance and transparency

Adhering to industry standards and regulations while maintaining open communication about our practices to build trust and accountability.

Reliability and availability

Supporting continuous access to your data with our resilient infrastructure and dedicated support, preventing downtime and maximizing performance.

Securing the GitHub ecosystem

We strive to safeguard the GitHub community. Our teams employ machine learning and advanced analysis capabilities to help identify, prevent, and remediate malicious use of GitHub.

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Maintaining a safe and secure environment

Committed to incident response excellence

GitHub maintains a robust incident response capability committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the platform. GitHub Security Incident Response is committed to collaboration as a proud member of FIRST

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Trust and security at scale

GitHub is committed to building a secure and reliable platform for our users, with a focus on transparency, compliance, and continuous protection.

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