ISC Governance Risk And Compliance Practice Question
An ISSAP architect is working with developers to ensure that the code repository is compliant with secure coding standards. Which tool within the GitHub ecosystem is specifically designed to detect secrets (e.g., API keys) before they are committed?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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GitHub Advanced Security Secret Scanning
GitHub Secret Scanning is the native tool designed to identify and block secrets from being pushed to repositories.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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GitHub Advanced Security Secret Scanning
Why this is correct
This is the specific feature for secret detection.
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GitHub Actions
Why it's wrong here
Actions is for automation workflows.
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GitHub Dependabot
Why it's wrong here
Dependabot is for dependency vulnerability management.
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GitHub Codespaces
Why it's wrong here
Codespaces is a cloud development environment.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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