Enabling security policies in your GitHub repository helps keep your project safe by providing a clear process for reporting and handling vulnerabilities.
It’s an essential step for any open-source project or collaborative codebase.
In this step-by-step guide, let’s check out how to easily set up security policies with a demo.
Steps to follow:
1. Click on the 'Settings' tab.
2. Click on the 'Policy' tab.
3. Click on the 'Start setup' button.
4. GitHub will prompt you to create a 'SECURITY.md’ file in your repository. Write your policy for handling security vulnerabilities, then click the 'Commit Changes…' button to save it.
5. Add a commit message, then click the 'Commit changes' button to finalize it.
6. Your policy will now be visible in the repository.
That's it!
You’ve successfully enabled Security Policies for your GitHub repository.
Setting up security policies for your GitHub repository ensures your project is secure and ready to handle potential vulnerabilities.
Now that you’ve enabled it, you’ve made it easier for contributors and users to report issues while maintaining the security of your codebase.
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