Understand the certification
Certification Overview
GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) certification validates your ability to secure code at scale using GitHub's integrated security toolset. GHAS provides code scanning powered by CodeQL, secret scanning with custom patterns, Dependabot for dependency management, and supply chain security features — all natively integrated into GitHub workflows.
Exam Domains
- Domain 1: Describe GHAS security features and functionality (15%)
- Domain 2: Configure and use secret scanning
- Domain 3: Configure and use dependency management
- Domain 4: Configure and use code scanning
- Domain 5: Use code scanning with CodeQL
- Domain 6: Describe GHAS best practices
- Domain 7: Configure GHAS tools in GitHub Enterprise
Who Should Take This
- Security engineers and DevSecOps practitioners implementing code security at scale
- Application security professionals integrating SAST into CI/CD pipelines
- GitHub Enterprise administrators managing organization-wide security policies
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- GHAS
- Provider
- 其他
- Format
- single-choice / multiple-choice
- Language
- English
- Validity
- 3 years
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- Pass the GitHub Advanced Security certification exam with confidence
- Master key concepts across all exam domains
- Identify and strengthen weak areas before the exam
Who this is for
- Security engineers implementing code security and vulnerability management at scale
- DevSecOps practitioners integrating security scanning into CI/CD pipelines
- Application security professionals conducting SAST and dependency analysis
- GitHub Enterprise administrators managing organization-wide security policies
Before you start
- GitHub usage experience including repositories, Actions, and workflow configuration
- Basic application security concepts (OWASP Top 10, common vulnerability types)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated security scanning workflows
Your learning path
3 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 18h
- With relevant experience
- 8-10 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 12-16 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 91+ practice questions with detailed explanations
- Mock exams simulating real test conditions
- AI-powered tutoring for personalized study
- Progress tracking and weak area identification
Preparation tips
- 65 题 90 分钟，平均每题 1 分钟，合理分配时间
- 及格分 70/100，不确定的题先标记跳过，回头再做
- 排除法非常有用 — 先排掉明显错误的选项，剩下的再分析
Common mistakes
- 没有读完所有选项就选答案 — 题目经常有"最佳"答案和"正确但不最佳"的干扰项
- 备考只刷题不理解原理 — 考试场景题需要理解底层概念
- 忽略时间管理 — 在难题上卡太久，导致后面简单题没时间做
Before you register
How difficult is the GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) certification exam?
The exam covers advanced security features including CodeQL code scanning, Secret Scanning, Dependabot, and supply chain security. It is 90 minutes long with 65 questions, requiring a 70% passing score. We recommend 2-4 months of systematic preparation.
How much does the GHAS certification exam cost?
The GitHub Advanced Security certification exam is currently free. The certification is valid for 3 years. It is recommended to recertify before expiration.
What core security features does the exam cover?
Key areas include: CodeQL query writing and code scanning configuration, Secret Scanning with custom patterns, Dependabot vulnerability alerts and automated fixes, supply chain security (SBOM, dependency review), and security policy implementation at organization and enterprise levels.
Do I need security development experience to take the GHAS certification?
Basic application security concepts and GitHub experience are recommended. Familiarity with SAST/DAST fundamentals and common vulnerability types (such as OWASP Top 10) is helpful, but a deep security research background is not required.
How can I prepare effectively for the GHAS certification?
Start by hands-on practice with GHAS features on GitHub, learning CodeQL query syntax and security alert workflows. Then use our platform's 91+ practice questions for systematic practice, along with mock exams to verify your preparation.
Is CodeQL a significant part of the exam?
CodeQL is one of the core GHAS features and carries significant weight in the exam. Focus on mastering the basic structure of CodeQL queries, writing custom queries, and configuring and managing code scanning workflows.
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