GitHub Advanced Security combines static code analysis, dependency vulnerability alerts, and secret scanning inside pull requests, giving teams automated detection for most OWASP Top-10 issues and supply-chain risks. Built-in GitHub workflow integration surfaces results during coding and lets teams refine checks with custom queries and dashboards for policy oversight. The product lacks native dynamic or runtime testing found in some competing suites, so overall risk coverage is strong but not complete.

GitHub Advanced Security scans mainstream languages like Java, C/C++, Python, JavaScript, and Go via CodeQL. The CodeQL CLI connects to external CI pipelines but findings must be uploaded to GitHub, so repositories must reside there. Gaps in language support such as PHP and the absence of native integration with GitLab or Bitbucket mean some teams face added integration effort, placing compatibility in the middle of the pack.

GitHub Advanced Security sits directly inside GitHub, letting developers view and act on security findings within familiar pull-request screens for a fast, low-friction workflow. Peer reviews highlight straightforward setup and clear alerts but complain about missing consolidated dashboards and limited management reporting that add extra navigation steps. The combination of an integrated, user-friendly interface and noted reporting gaps places overall usability above average but not flawless.

GitHub Advanced Security offers a paid Premium Support tier with 24/7 coverage, a 30-minute SLA for critical issues, and a named reliability engineer. User forums report that standard support can sit for weeks or even months without a reply. Because only paying customers get the rapid response, overall support is strong but not the very highest level.