What is GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps?
GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps brings the same security scanning capabilities from GitHub to Azure Repos. It enables teams already using Azure DevOps to benefit from CodeQL code scanning, secret detection, and dependency review without migrating to GitHub.
The integration runs as part of Azure Pipelines, analyzing code during builds and surfacing findings in pull requests. Security results appear directly in the Azure DevOps interface alongside other code review information.
Core Features
- Code scanning: CodeQL static analysis detects vulnerabilities in your code
- Secret scanning: Identifies credentials and API keys committed to Azure Repos
- Dependency scanning: Flags vulnerable packages in your dependency tree
- PR annotations: Security findings appear as comments on pull requests
- Security dashboard: Organization-wide view of security alerts
Typical Use Cases
This service is designed for organizations that have invested in Azure DevOps and want enterprise security scanning without changing their source control platform. It is particularly relevant for teams in regulated industries that need documented security controls.
Benefits
- Same CodeQL engine used by GitHub code scanning
- No migration from Azure Repos required
- Integrated into existing Azure Pipelines workflows
- Unified billing through Azure subscription
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need a GitHub account to use this?
No. GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps runs entirely within Azure DevOps. You do not need GitHub repositories or GitHub accounts.
Which languages are supported?
CodeQL in Azure DevOps supports the same languages as GitHub: C, C++, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, and Swift.
How does secret scanning differ from Azure Key Vault?
Secret scanning detects secrets accidentally committed to source code. Key Vault is a secure store for secrets your applications need at runtime. They serve different purposes and are often used together.
Can we use custom CodeQL queries?
Yes. You can add custom CodeQL queries to detect organization-specific vulnerability patterns or enforce coding standards.
Integration with innFactory
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, innFactory helps you enable GitHub Advanced Security in Azure DevOps: pipeline configuration, custom queries, and security policy implementation.
