diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 003d459..04a28f0 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -12,3 +12,17 @@
     issues: issues@geode.apache.org
     pullrequests: notifications@geode.apache.org
     jira_options: link label comment
+
+
+github:
+  protected_branches:
+    test-code-ownership:
+      required_status_checks:
+        strict: true
+        contexts:
+        - continuous-integration/travis-ci/pr
+        - continuous-integration/travis-ci/push
+      required_pull_request_reviews:
+        dismiss_stale_reviews: true
+        require_code_owner_reviews: true
+        required_approving_review_count: 1