Question
Which patterns are secret scanning validity checks available to?
- A. high entropy strings
- B. custom patterns
- C. push protection patterns
- D. partner patterns Correct
Explanation
A validity check works by asking the provider that issued a secret whether it is still active, so it applies to partner patterns, where that provider is known. A custom pattern describes a format unique to your organization, so GitHub has no issuing provider to ask. High entropy strings have no identified provider either, and push protection is a way of blocking secrets at push time rather than a set of patterns that validity checks target.
