# Secret scanning: Configuring patterns in push protection is now generally available

DevFeed: [Secret scanning: Configuring patterns in push protection is now generally available](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/secret-scanning-configuring-patterns-in-push-protection-is-now-generally-available-72381.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://github.blog/changelog/2025-08-19-secret-scanning-configuring-patterns-in-push-protection-is-now-generally-available>)

Author: Allison

Published: 2025-08-19T21:49:26Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [GitHub Changelog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/github-changelog.md>)

Topics: [Secret Scanning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/secret-scanning.md>), [Secrets Management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/secrets-management.md>)

Tags: [github](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/github.md>), [push-protection](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/push-protection.md>), [scanning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/scanning.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

## AI overview

GitHub Secret Protection users can now configure which secret scanning patterns are included in push protection at the enterprise or organization level. Organization settings inherit enterprise settings, and organization changes take precedence. Configuration applies globally rather than to selected repositories, and updates are also available through the REST API. The release is planned for GitHub Enterprise Server 3.19.

## Source excerpt

Now generally available, GitHub Secret Protection users have the ability to configure which secret scanning patterns are included in push protection. This customization helps you to better meet your organization's...