What is the purpose of Custom Patterns in secret scanning?

• A. To identify secrets not detected by default patterns
• B. To improve code formatting
• C. To encrypt secrets at rest
• D. To generate secret keys

Answer: (A)

Custom Patterns extend secret scanning by letting you define your own regex-based detectors. They target secrets that aren’t covered by the built-in patterns, such as organization-specific tokens, internal API keys, or unique secret formats. Once added, the scanner flags any content matching these patterns, helping you catch secrets that would slip past default checks. This feature is not about formatting code, encrypting secrets, or generating keys, but about broadening detection coverage through user-defined patterns.