step-security/harden-runner

• highreadme#1

  Reposition the README H1 to explicitly state its GitHub Actions focus

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  # Harden-Runner

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  # Harden-Runner: EDR for GitHub Actions Runners

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• mediumreadme#2

  Add a 'Key Differentiators' section to the README

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  ## Key Differentiators
  Unlike generic EDRs or broader security platforms, Harden-Runner is purpose-built for CI/CD environments, specifically GitHub Actions. Its core differentiators include:
  - **Automatic Least-Privilege GITHUB_TOKEN:** Dynamically applies the minimum necessary permissions for the `GITHUB_TOKEN` at runtime.
  - **Tailored Network Egress Filtering:** Restricts outbound connections based on workflow needs, preventing data exfiltration.
  - **CI/CD Context Awareness:** Correlates security events directly with specific workflow runs, providing actionable insights.

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• lowexamples#3

  Add a section with concrete examples of threats Harden-Runner mitigates

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  ## How Harden-Runner Mitigates Threats
  Harden-Runner actively protects against common CI/CD threats, including:
  - **Secret Exfiltration:** Blocks unauthorized outbound connections to prevent secrets from leaving your runner.
  - **Malicious Code Injection:** Detects unexpected process execution or file modifications.
  - **Supply Chain Compromise:** Monitors for suspicious activity that could indicate a compromised dependency.

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Category GEO backends resolved for this scan: google/gemini-2.5-flash, deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash

• CATEGORY QUERY

  How can I secure GitHub Actions runners against runtime threats and monitor network egress?

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• CATEGORY QUERY

  What are effective solutions for supply chain security monitoring in ephemeral CI/CD environments?

  you: not recommended
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  1. Aqua Security
  2. Snyk
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  4. Tricentis
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• Compared to common alternatives in this category, what is the core differentiator of step-security/harden-runner?

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• If a team adopts step-security/harden-runner in production, what risks or prerequisites should they evaluate first?

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• In one sentence, what problem does the repo step-security/harden-runner solve, and who is the primary audience?

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