diff --git a/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml b/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
index 54d47c1d9102..ac0eab62f686 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/semgrep.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 name: Semgrep - SAST Scan
 
-on: [pull_request]
+on:
+  pull_request_target:
+    types: [ closed, edited, opened, synchronize, ready_for_review ]
 
 jobs:
   semgrep: