---
title: Introduction to secret scanning
shortTitle: Secret scanning
allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true
intro: 'Learn about {% data variables.product.prodname_secret_scanning_caps %} can keep your repositories secure by scanning them for known types of secrets, to prevent fraudulent use of secrets that were committed accidentally.'
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.secret-scanning %}'
versions:
  fpt: '*'
  ghes: '*'
  ghec: '*'
type: overview
topics:
  - Secret scanning
  - Advanced Security
---