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Add GitHub Security Code Scanning (CodeQL) #19

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Description

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Configure GitHub Advanced Security Code Scanning for automated vulnerability detection.

Objectives

  • Enable GitHub Code Scanning with CodeQL
  • Add security scanning to CI pipeline
  • Configure CodeQL for Rust language
  • Set up automated security alerts
  • Integration with GitHub Security tab

Code Scanning Features

  • Static Analysis: Detect security vulnerabilities in code
  • CodeQL Queries: Industry-standard security patterns
  • Pull Request Integration: Scan PRs before merge
  • Security Advisories: Auto-create advisories for findings
  • Dashboard: View findings in Security tab

Implementation

  • Create .github/workflows/codeql.yml
  • Configure Rust language scanning
  • Set scan schedule (weekly + on PR)
  • Configure query suites (security-extended)
  • Link findings to SECURITY.md

Benefits

  • Automated security vulnerability detection
  • Industry-standard CodeQL analysis
  • Integration with GitHub Security tab
  • Professional security posture
  • Complements cargo-deny and cargo-audit
  • Required for enterprise adoption

Rust-Specific Configuration

  • Language: rust
  • Query suite: security-extended
  • Scan frequency: weekly + on_pull_request
  • Autobuild for Cargo projects

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