Mission Copilot Autofix: Securing the World’s Code with AI and GitHub Advanced Security
In today’s fast-paced development cycles, developers aren’t just writing code — they’re also making sure it’s safe. This session explores GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) and how it empowers developer-first security by weaving automated security checks directly into your GitHub workflow. You’ll see how GitHub’s latest features — including autofix suggestions, secret scanning push protection, and CodeQL-powered code scanning — help teams catch and resolve vulnerabilities early, without disrupting velocity. We’ll also look at how new capabilities like Security Campaigns make it easy to create and track PRs across repositories so you can batch-resolve alerts at scale and monitor progress from a central dashboard. Whether you’re securing one repo or an entire enterprise, you’ll leave with proven GitHub-native strategies for “shifting security left” with confidence.
About the speaker
Randy Pagels
As a Principal Trainer at Xebia USA and a Microsoft MVP in Developer Tools and DevOps, I focus on growing our GitHub and AI training portfolio and improving how we deliver it as a team. I design and deliver practical, hands-on programs covering GitHub Copilot, Actions, Advanced Security, Prompt Engineering, and more. Courses are built around real-world scenarios and flexible formats—from in-person workshops to on-demand content—to meet learners where they are. I’m committed to maintaining high-quality standards, supporting trainer growth, and helping teams confidently adopt modern DevOps and AI-driven development practices.
Previously, I spent over 17 years at Microsoft, where I helped shape the FastTrack for Azure program from its pilot phase into a global success. My passion for clear, engaging training has been a constant through every role.