Git and GitHub for Cybersecurity¶
A beginner-friendly path for setting up Git, using GitHub, learning the core commands, and building habits that protect cybersecurity notes, labs, and code.
Learning Flow¶
- Configure Git with a clean identity and safe defaults.
- Practice the daily command loop: status, add, commit, branch, merge, push, pull.
- Use GitHub for remotes, pull requests, issues, and project documentation.
- Apply security habits: ignore secrets, review diffs, protect branches, and respond to leaks.
Module Map¶
| Module | Focus | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Git purpose and mental model | What Git Tracks |
| 02 | Installation and setup | Install and Configure |
| 03 | Repositories and commits | Repositories, Staging, Commits |
| 04 | Branching and merging | Branches and Merges |
| 05 | GitHub remotes and authentication | GitHub Remotes and Auth |
| 06 | Collaboration workflow | Pull Requests and Collaboration |
| 07 | Secret safety and repo hygiene | Security Hygiene and Secrets |
| 08 | Security learning workflows | Cybersecurity Workflows |