It may not seem like it needs to be stated, but once you’ve created your password never share it with others, even if they’re potential collaborators. Both applications provide functionality to help with our second suggestion, which is generating a unique password with a combination of characters, numbers, and symbols.
Our first recommendation is to use a password manager, like LastPass or 1Password, to generate and store your passwords. With GitHub, certain password conditions must be met, and we also put together a quick guide on password best practices. Enforcing password guidelines can be difficult for admins, but we can help. Weak passwords are the equivalent of cheap locks protecting your team’s most important assets. Like many things in technology, security begins at log in. And by working alongside our services team, your organization can make sure you are maximizing the security of your GitHub Enterprise Server instance.
By following certain practices and using advanced features with limited setup, GitHub Enterprise admins can easily set up a secure development environment without inhibiting collaboration. With this in mind, we’re focused on expanding Enterprise Server security features to promote secure collaboration, while freeing up your admin’s time.Īs important as it is, security is rarely the primary focus of developers and other contributors. Whether it’s at the network, transport, application layer, or any of the other layers, security has become the top priority for many organizations.