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title: Introduction to secret scanning
shortTitle: Introduction
allowTitleToDifferFromFilename: true
intro: >-
Learn how {% data variables.product.prodname_secret_scanning %} detects
secrets in existing content and new commits, helping you to avoid exposing
sensitive data that could be exploited.
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.secret-scanning %}'
versions:
fpt: '*'
ghes: '*'
ghec: '*'
type: overview
topics:
- Secret scanning
- Secret Protection
children:
- /about-secret-scanning
- /about-push-protection
- /about-secret-scanning-for-partners
- /supported-secret-scanning-patterns