# Secret scanning detects secrets in GitHub Actions workflow logs

Source: [Archive: 2026 - GitHub Changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-11-09-secret-scanning-detects-secrets-in-github-actions-workflow-logs) · 2026-11-09 · Cloud & DevOps
Page: https://themorning.dev/story/secret-scanning-detects-secrets-in-github-actions-workflow-logs-06e2b9999d4d574b
Kind: release · Impact: medium

## In brief

- GitHub secret scanning now detects secrets in GitHub Actions workflow logs, in addition to issues, wikis, discussions, and pull requests.
- Actions workflow log scanning is available in public preview.
- Scanning runs when a workflow run completes.

## Why it matters

Secrets accidentally printed in CI logs can be exposed to anyone with log access; this feature helps teams detect such leaks in workflow output.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-09: GitHub announces secret scanning for Actions workflow logs (public preview)

## Coverage

- [Secret scanning detects secrets in GitHub Actions workflow logs](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-11-09-secret-scanning-detects-secrets-in-github-actions-workflow-logs) — Archive: 2026 - GitHub Changelog, 2026-11-09

Tags: github, secret-scanning, github-actions, ci-cd, security

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