Securing Developer Accounts and Code Integrity with PGP and 2FA

As developers, our online accounts hold the keys to the software we build and distribute. A single compromised credential can compromise entire code repositories and downstream users. This course guides you through securing your developer accounts and code integrity using PGP and modern authentication practices. You will learn to establish a strong security perimeter around your repository profiles. In this course, you will: - Understand the fundamentals of cryptography, PGP keys, and multi-factor authentication. - Generate and manage PGP keys specifically for signing git commits and verifying identity. - Configure two-factor authentication using authenticator apps and hardware security keys. - Implement commit signing to guarantee that your code contributions are authentic and untampered. - Set up branch protection rules and secure access controls on major hosting platforms. - Apply best practices for key backup, revocation, and secure storage. You will start with essential security concepts and key terminology before moving step-by-step through configuring keys, signing commits, and locking down your online repository accounts. This course is designed for beginner developers, system administrators, and security-conscious professionals looking to safeguard their development workflows, with no prior cryptography experience required. Start building a more secure development pipeline today through clear, written instructions.