About This Domain
Domain 5 — GHAS Administration — accounts for 15% of the GH-SECURITY certification exam. This domain evaluates your understanding of security overview dashboard, organization-level policies, security campaigns, and related concepts. GHAS at scale.
What You'll Be Tested On
- Security overview dashboard
- Organization-level policies
- Security campaigns
- API and webhooks for security data
Key GitHub Features in This Domain
Study Strategy for Domain 5
While 15% might seem like a smaller portion, every point counts toward the passing score.
Exam Tips for Domain 5
Security overview shows a high-level view of security posture across all repos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions come from Domain 5?
Domain 5 (GHAS Administration) makes up 15% of the GH-SECURITY exam.
What should I focus on for Domain 5?
Key features include Security Overview.
How should I prepare for GHAS Administration questions?
Review key topics, then practice with domain-specific questions focusing on real-world scenarios.
What's the best order to study GH-SECURITY domains?
Start with highest-weighted: Describe GHAS (10%), Configure and Use Code Scanning (25%), Configure and Use Secret Scanning (25%), Configure and Use Dependency Management (25%), GHAS Administration (15%).
Practice Domain 5 Questions
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