GitHub Secret Scanning
5.9#14 in static application security testing sastFrom $19 a monthWebAPISelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | GitHub Secret Scanning | gosec |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Secret scanning automatically detects exposed credentials so they can be secured before they are exploited. | gosec inspects Go source code for security problems by scanning its AST and SSA code representation. |
GitHub Secret Scanning plans
- GitHub Secret Protection$19 a month
gosec plans
- gosecFree
Pick GitHub Secret Scanning if…
It suits teams that need to find exposed credentials in GitHub repositories and related content. Public-repository scanning is available free, while organization-owned private and internal repositories require GitHub Secret Protection on a supported plan.
Pick gosec if…
gosec is for Go developers and teams who want source-code security checks in local workflows or CI. It also suits teams that need configurable rules and machine-readable reports.