GitHub shares an overview of new administrative tools for managing and auditing Copilot agents. The video, presented by the GitHub team, explains enhanced dashboards, access controls, and audit options for better governance and security.

Managing and Auditing GitHub Copilot Agents: Insights and Governance Tools

GitHub introduces a suite of evolving tools to help administrators manage and audit GitHub Copilot agents. As Copilot capabilities expand, so has the need for robust governance and oversight mechanisms.

Key Features Covered

Copilot Insights Dashboard:
- Provides an overview of Copilot usage within your organization, helping administrators understand how developers interact with Copilot agents.
Delegating Control:
- Enhanced controls for delegating administrative rights, ensuring the correct personnel can manage Copilot settings and resources.
Copilot Control Panel:
- Central location to customize agent access, manage user permissions, and review audit logs, streamlining the governance process.
Managing Custom Agents:
- Options for managing custom Copilot agents, allowing organizations to tailor AI assistance to their specific requirements.
Auditing Copilot Agent Activity:
- Comprehensive auditing features, including actionable logs of Copilot activity, support compliance, transparency, and traceability.
MCP Access Management:
- Tools to manage and control access to Managed Control Plane (MCP) elements related to Copilot agents.

Administrative Benefits

Improved visibility into Copilot adoption and utilization
Streamlined delegation and access management
Detailed audit logging for compliance and incident review
Control over custom agent deployment and policy enforcement

Learn More

For a detailed walkthrough, visit GitHub Copilot.

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This knowledge content summarizes the main administrative and security features discussed in the video, providing actionable insights for IT leaders and developers responsible for GitHub Copilot governance.