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Managing Identities and Authentication in GitHub

by Matt Allford

Gain expertise in GitHub’s identity and authentication features. This course will teach you how to configure SSO, 2FA, SCIM, and team synchronization to safeguard your GitHub environment.

What you'll learn

Secure and efficient user management in GitHub is critical for maintaining control in an enterprise environment. In this course, Managing Identities and Authentication in GitHub, you’ll learn how to manage and secure user identities within GitHub. First, you’ll explore GitHub’s identity management features, including understanding user roles and the authentication model. Next, you’ll discover how to implement Single Sign-on (SSO) and Two-factor Authentication (2FA) to enhance security across your organization. Finally, you’ll learn how to configure SCIM and team synchronization for streamlined user management. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to administer GitHub user identities and authentication protocols within your enterprise.

About the author

Matt is a DevOps engineer and solution architect with over 10 years of experience in systems administration, architecture and design, primarily in the on-premises data center. He has a new found passion for Cloud and DevOps processes, tools and techniques and enjoys helping customers and the community realize value from technology. Over the past several years Matt has experienced first-hand the power of the communities within the wider IT industry and enjoys learning from others and, where possi... more

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