I created an organization repository for our project that my team is working on. Currently, only I and one other person have owner access, and there are no other team members yet. I’m concerned about security because I don’t have to use SSH keys when pushing to this organization repository like I did for my personal ones. How can I ensure that only the selected owners or team members can push changes? I want to make sure our project remains safe from unauthorized modifications.
That SSH key confusion you’re seeing is totally normal. Organization repos don’t need different auth methods than personal ones with HTTPS, but you can force SSH-only access through org security policies. Focus on repository permissions and access controls instead. Go to your repo settings and carefully manage who can push directly through collaborator permissions. Set up teams in your org with specific access levels rather than giving individual permissions. Enable two-factor authentication for all org members too. This gives you multiple security layers beyond just SSH keys. Also monitor and rotate repository access tokens regularly - even if credentials get compromised, you’ll be protected.
To enhance the security of your organization repository, consider implementing branch protection rules. This will prevent direct pushes to the main branch and require pull requests for any changes, allowing for necessary reviews. Additionally, adjust team permissions through the organization settings to assign suitable access levels for different members. Regularly auditing these permissions and incorporating status checks can help maintain high code quality. This approach will safeguard your project against unauthorized modifications while facilitating team collaboration.