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Prevent merging of malicious code in pull requests and CI/CD
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Description
PRevent is a self-hosted GitHub application designed to enhance security by detecting malicious code in pull requests. It listens for pull request events and scans them for harmful code and comments, ensuring that only safe code is merged into the main branch.
How to use GitHub?
To use PRevent, set up a secret manager, create a GitHub app, and deploy the application to your server. Configure the necessary parameters in your secret manager and start the server to begin scanning pull requests for malicious code.
Core features of GitHub:
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Malicious code detection in pull requests
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Dynamic code execution and obfuscation pattern detection
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Integration with multiple secret managers
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Customizable scanning rules and parameters
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Automated deployment options (containerized and non-containerized)
Why could be used GitHub?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Preventing the merging of malicious code in software projects | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Enhancing code review processes by triggering reviews for detected issues | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines | ✅ | |
Who developed GitHub?
PRevent is developed by Apiiro, a company focused on enhancing code security and preventing malicious code in software development processes.