While GitHub Hosted Runners (GHRs) adhere to high security standards, it's understandable that some companies face unique requirements that GHRs might not initially seem to fulfill. However, it's important to recognize that GHRs offer network configurations to meet even the most stringent security demands. With their security measures and adaptability, GHRs are often the superior choice when considering the total cost of ownership of self-hosting infrastructure.
This gist provides a high-level overview of the network aspects of GHRs and compares the different ways GitHub can offer a secure and customizable setup for your CI/CD requirements.
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