A Solutions Engineer at GitHub provides insights into effectively implementing GitHub's code scanning tool, powered by the CodeQL engine, to enhance application security programs across enterprises. The post emphasizes the importance of integrating security scans deeply into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to empower developers rather than hinder them. It discusses strategies for centrally managing code scanning at scale, particularly in large enterprises, by using third-party CI/CD tools and reusable templates. This approach allows for consistent, high-quality security scans while enabling customization per application. Centralizing the scanning process through a reusable pipeline component facilitates the build, scan, and deploy pattern, allowing for efficient security integration with minimal disruption. The post also highlights the role of indirect build tracing in creating CodeQL databases for analysis without duplicating build efforts, ensuring that application development teams can seamlessly access security insights. Additionally, it underscores GitHub's commitment to secure software development and offers resources for further learning and support.