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Secret Scanning

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Secret Scanning · N/A · 密钥扫描 · SEE-krit SKAN-ing · credential scanning · token scanning · Digital Security · secrets · git · defenseDigital Securitycredential scanning token scanning

/SEE-krit SKAN-ing/

Also known as: credential scanning, token scanning

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Secret scanning automatically detects credentials in git repos, CI logs, or files so teams can revoke and rotate them quickly.

Real-World Example

GitHub secret scanning alerting that a Slack bot token was pushed to a repository.

References

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