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name: phase-1-foundation-weeks-1-4
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  Deploy pre-commit hooks for secrets detection, branch protection with required reviews, commit signature verification, and org-wide distribution strategies.
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# Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-4)

## When to Use This Skill

Phase 1 establishes the foundation of SDLC security through two critical control layers:

1. **[Pre-commit Hooks](pre-commit-hooks.md)** - Block bad code locally before git commit
2. **[Branch Protection](branch-protection.md)** - Prevent unauthorized merges at repository level

These controls work together to create defense-in-depth at the source code level.

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## Implementation

See the full implementation guide in the [source documentation](https://adaptive-enforcement-lab.com/enforce/implementation-roadmap/).


## Related Patterns

- Pre-commit Security Gates
- Branch Protection Enforcement
- Implementation Roadmap Overview
- Phase 2: Automation →

## References

- [Source Documentation](https://adaptive-enforcement-lab.com/enforce/implementation-roadmap/)
- [AEL Enforce](https://adaptive-enforcement-lab.com/enforce/)