GitLab CI/CD Security

GitLab CI/CD includes security features like masked CI/CD variables, container scanning, dependency scanning, and integration with GitLab broader security suite including SAST, DAST, and container network policies.

CI/CD variables can be masked to prevent exposure in job logs, protected to restrict branch usage, and scoped to specific environments. Variables support file-type for certificates and keys. OIDC integration enables secure cloud authentication without long-lived credentials.

GitLab includes SAST, DAST, container scanning, dependency scanning, license compliance, and secret detection integrated directly into pipelines. Security dashboards aggregate findings across projects. Vulnerability management includes remediation tracking and compliance reporting.

GitLab Container Registry includes vulnerability scanning for container images. Image signing and verification with cosign. Dependency proxy caches upstream images with security scanning. Container network policies for Kubernetes deployments.

Self-managed GitLab provides complete control over infrastructure, data residency, and network isolation. Supports air-gapped deployments. FIPS-compliant builds available. Integration with enterprise identity providers (SAML, LDAP, OIDC).

GitLab maintains SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP certifications. Audit events capture all user and system actions. Compliance pipelines enforce policy as code. Export controls and data residency for regulated industries.