OSINT
Gitleaks
SAST tool for detecting secrets in git repos.
Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.
When
Preventive scanning of codebases and historical commits.
How
gitleaks detect in repo; add pre-commit hooks.
Why
Shift-left security skill that clients love.
Commands & usage
gitleaks detect -v -s .
gitleaks protect --staged
Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.
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