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Security and version control

In this video, you will learn more about issues surrounding security and version control.

In this video, you will learn more about issues surrounding security and version control.

This addresses the importance of version control in software development, the potential risks it poses, and the measures taken to protect valuable code. The video covers the use of complex passwords, two-factor authentication, and Secure Shell (SSH) keys to safeguard code. It also includes a step-by-step tutorial on generating and adding an SSH key to a GitHub account. This video will help develop your understanding of the security aspects of working with version control systems.

Next step

Now go to the next step, where you will try creating an SSH key and putting it on GitHub.

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