In an effort to enhance software security, GitHub has introduced several new features aimed at helping developers secure their code and responsibly handle vulnerabilities. These features include security vulnerability alerts enhanced by a partnership with WhiteSource, which broadens coverage and detail on vulnerabilities, and dependency insights for auditing and understanding exposure to security threats. Token scanning now supports a wider range of token formats to prevent data breaches, and Dependabot has been integrated to automate security fixes by monitoring dependencies and opening pull requests to update them. GitHub also introduced maintainer security advisories and security policies to help open source maintainers privately address issues and communicate security protocols. These initiatives are part of GitHub’s ongoing commitment to leveraging its platform's extensive data and connections to protect the software development community and incorporate best practices across the industry.