Integration
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) to GitHub
Secure GitHub login (MFA/2FA) for repository access & developer authentication
Introduction
Development teams and businesses rely on GitHub, a powerful platform for code collaboration and version control, to manage their repositories and software projects. However, protecting source code, deployment workflows, and sensitive development data is absolutely critical.
With ProID, you can secure GitHub access using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), ensuring that only authorized users can log in. ProID integrates seamlessly with GitHub’s authentication system via SAML, providing strong protection against unauthorized access and account takeovers.
About GitHub?
GitHub is a code hosting and collaboration platform used by developers and teams to manage repositories, track changes, and automate deployments.
Key features include:
- Repository management – Organize and track code changes across branches
- CI/CD integrations – Automate testing and deployment workflows
- Access control – Manage user roles and secure code collaboration
Since GitHub stores business-critical code and development assets, securing access with MFA authentication is crucial to prevent unauthorized logins.
Common Security Risks
- 81% of hacking-related breaches happen due to weak or stolen passwords – making secure GitHub login essential.
- A compromised GitHub account can expose private repositories, leak source code, and disrupt your entire development pipeline.
- Using the same password across GitHub, cloud tools, and email expands the attack surface and increases security risks.
- Phishing and social engineering attacks frequently target GitHub developers and DevOps teams, especially without MFA protection.
How ProID Solves Them
- Eliminates password-based risks – ProID supports passwordless login to GitHub using smart cards or mobile MFA, protecting against stolen credentials.
- Secure MFA/2FA for every login – Even if login data is compromised, attackers can’t access GitHub accounts without the second authentication factor.
- Native SAML integration with GitHub – ProID enables seamless and user-friendly login to GitHub with no extra steps or delays. Users authenticate once and gain secure access to repositories.
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Why use ProID with GitHub?
With ProID, businesses can ensure that only verified users have access to their GitHub environment, protecting source code, development workflows, and confidential project data from unauthorized access.
Key Benefits:
- Stronger security for GitHub repositories & development teams
- Compliance with data protection regulations (GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001)
- Flexible authentication methods (smart cards, mobile MFA, passwordless login)
- Easy deployment – No complex setup required
ProID offers full integration of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with GitHub, providing secure access to repositories and ensuring that only authorized users can log in
What is SAML and why does it matter?
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is a secure login standard that allows users to log in once and access multiple cloud services like GitHub—without entering a password every time.
In a typical development environment, each user needs to manage separate passwords for different tools. With SAML, identity is verified once by your Identity Provider (ProID), and users are instantly authenticated into GitHub with secure, passwordless access.
Benefits of using SAML with ProID
- Centralized identity management
- Seamless login experience with MFA
- Strong protection against phishing and password theft
- Single Sign-On across multiple services
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