GitHub has announced the launch of GitHub Security Lab, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the security of open source software by partnering with companies, security researchers, and maintainers across the industry. The lab will utilize tools like CodeQL, a code analysis engine now freely available for open source projects, to identify vulnerabilities and improve software security. GitHub is also introducing the GitHub Advisory Database, a public repository of security advisories, and has enhanced its platform with features such as automated security updates and token scanning to streamline the process of vulnerability management. The initiative seeks to address challenges like the vast scale of open source ecosystems, the shortage of security expertise, and the need for better coordination among global security experts. Key partners in this effort include F5, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Uber, among others, all of whom have committed to contributing resources and expertise to secure open source software. GitHub Security Lab aims to inspire and enable the global security research community to work collaboratively in securing the world's code.