---
title: Introduction to secret scanning
shortTitle: Introduction
allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true
intro: 'Learn how {% data variables.product.prodname_secret_scanning %} detects secrets in existing content and new commits, helping you to avoid exposing sensitive data that could be exploited.'
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.secret-scanning %}'
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghes: '*'
  ghec: '*'
type: overview
topics:
  - Secret scanning
  - Secret Protection
children:
  - /about-secret-scanning
  - /about-push-protection
  - /about-secret-scanning-for-partners
  - /supported-secret-scanning-patterns
---