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Validates GitHub Advanced Security expertise across security suites, secret protection, supply chain security, code security, security operations, and GHAS administration.
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About this exam
Validates GitHub Advanced Security expertise across security suites, secret protection, supply chain security, code security, security operations, and GHAS administration.
Who should take this exam
Developers, security engineers, DevOps engineers, administrators, solution architects, and students with GHAS and secure development experience.
Career benefits
Demonstrates ability to configure, operate, triage, and administer GitHub Advanced Security in enterprise software delivery.
How to prepare
Use GitHub Learn, Microsoft Learn course GH-500, official GHAS docs, the practice assessment, and hands-on secret scanning, Dependabot, dependency review, and CodeQL practice.
Quick facts
Exam cost$99 USD from GitHub Learn; Microsoft Learn states price is based on country or region
Valid for2 years
Length100 minutes
Passing scoreNot publicly disclosed by GitHub or Microsoft Learn
FormatProctored exam; may include interactive components
Practice questions225
Objectives6
Blueprint as ofMay 4, 2026
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What's covered
1. Describe GitHub Security Suites, Features, and Ecosystem
18%2. Configure and Use Secret Protection
18%3. Configure and Use Supply Chain Security
18%4. Configure and Use Code Security
13%5. Security Operations: Best Practices, Prioritization, and Remediation
18%6. GitHub Security Suites Administration
13%Frequently asked questions
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