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GitHub Advanced Security

RoleMath DifficultyRigor 56Barrier 50two cited lenses · profile below

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Microsoft Github Advanced Security maps to Microsoft's published exam domains. Use the objective domains below as your study order, and confirm the vendor's recommended background on its official page first. RoleMath Difficulty methodology

Who this certification is designed for

The vendor’s stated audience, plus an honest fit for your starting point. No pass rates, no guarantees.

◐ Reach — conditions apply

yes It remains a reach for a new learner because the cited background recommendation is: Audience profile Candidates for this exam have experience using GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) to secure code, secrets, and dependencies across the software development lifecycle. They can configure security features, triage and remediate alerts, and apply prevention-first practices using policies, workflows, and automation. Candidates are familiar with GitHub fundamentals, CI/CD, and secure development concepts. Some exam-structure details still need human confirmation.

Eligibility source Recommended background and registration boundary Official credential page Official eligibility source

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Difficulty profile

A cited estimate of what the exam requires, split into two honest lenses — not one number, not a pass rate. RoleMath Difficulty methodology

Exam rigor (the test itself)56

2 of 4 cited signals · Moderate confidence

Barrier from zero (background it assumes)50.3

3 of 6 cited signals · Moderate confidence

These are exam-structure lenses, not a pass rate or anything about you.

Cost & upkeep

Exam fee plus what it takes to keep it — the recurring cost most pages hide.

Renewal terms: Microsoft associate, expert, and specialty certifications expire annually. You can renew by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn. Microsoft Github Advanced Security — official vendor page

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Skills measured

The official objective domains and their exam weight — titles & weights only, straight from the vendor’s exam objectives. Microsoft Github Advanced Security — official vendor page

15%Describe GitHub Security suites, features, and ecosystemPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for GitHub Security suites, features, and ecosystem. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-500 (2026-06-12)

15%Configure and use Secret Protection (formerly secret scanning)Plain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for and use Secret Protection (formerly secret scanning). The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-500 (2026-06-12)

15%Security operations: best practices, prioritization, and remediationPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for Security operations: best practices, prioritization, and remediation. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-500 (2026-06-12)

15%Configure and use supply chain security (formerly Dependabot/Dependency Review)Plain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for and use supply chain security (formerly Dependabot/Dependency Review). The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-500 (2026-06-12)

10%Configure and use Code Security (formerly Code Scanning with CodeQL)Plain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for and use Code Security (formerly Code Scanning with CodeQL). The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-500 (2026-06-12)

10%GitHub Security suites administrationPlain-English orientation: use this as the topic area to study for GitHub Security suites administration. The official objectives define the exact vendor tasks.Official study guide GH-500 (2026-06-12)

Prerequisites

What's required vs merely recommended — stated plainly.

Hard requirement: None — open registration Microsoft Github Advanced Security — official vendor page

“Recommended” is the vendor’s guidance, not a gate — you can register today.

Version & change log

Which version is current — so you prepare for the exam that’s live today, not a retired one.

Current version: Microsoft Learn page updated 2026-05-05T17:46:00Z

Microsoft Github Advanced Security — official vendor page

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ID	Supports	Source	Checked
SCHEMA-CIT-1	Schema citation	GitHub Advanced Security	Logged in source packet
SCHEMA-CIT-2	Schema citation	Official Microsoft Learn objective-domain source	Logged in source packet
SCHEMA-CIT-3	Schema citation	Official Microsoft Learn field source	Logged in source packet

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