Recent advancements in the automotive sector have led to a significant digital transformation, emphasizing the integration of complex software systems within modern vehicles. These systems, controlled by millions of lines of code, demand rigorous quality and safety standards, such as ISO 26262 and the newer ISO 21434, to prevent critical failures and cybersecurity threats. GitHub, in collaboration with Woven Planet, has introduced CodeQL queries aligned with CERT C++ and AUTOSAR C++ standards to aid developers in achieving these compliance requirements, specifically for ISO 26262 Part 6, which focuses on software-level product development. GitHub’s code scanning tool leverages CodeQL to detect and alert developers of security bugs in real-time within pull requests, facilitating the development of secure and compliant automotive software without hampering collaboration or agility. By open-sourcing these CodeQL queries, GitHub aims to foster global innovation and collaboration in embedded software development, encouraging contributions to enhance the query capabilities and promote their use across repositories.