GitHub Offers Free Code Security Assessment

GitHub has launched a free, one-click Code Security Risk Assessment tool designed to help organizations identify vulnerabilities within their codebase. This new offering utilizes GitHub's CodeQL static analysis engine to scan up to 20 active repositories without requiring any license, configuration, or commitment. The assessment provides a clear dashboard view of potential security gaps, addressing a common concern among security leaders about undetected vulnerabilities. This initiative aims to improve developer experience and bolster application security by making vulnerability detection more accessible and efficient, especially for organizations that may not have extensive manual review processes or specialized tools.