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6. Implement Workflows with Elevated Vigilance

Configure workflows to reject PRs that contain suspicious or untrusted configurations. Enable features like Gemini Trust Workspace only when necessary, and verify that only trusted collaborators have permission to submit code that triggers high-privilege workflows.

Final Thoughts: The Need for a Security-First Approach

The convergence of AI tooling, CI/CD automation, and supply chain dependencies is creating a complex landscape fraught with vulnerabilities. As recent incidents demonstrate, even organizations practicing good security measures are at risk if they overlook the subtleties of configuration and environmental trust.