In the journey towards reinforcing ‘shift-left’ security practices, organizations are placing increasing importance on achieving comprehensive insight and control over their security processes and assets.
A considerable challenge lies in the lack of readily accessible, reliable, and up-to-date resources that can guide developers through the process of remediating identified security vulnerabilities. A lack of clear guidance not only stalls the remediation process but can inadvertently amplify the risks by leading to further security oversights.
With our commitment to advancing developer-centric security, SecureFlag is excited to announce its integrated training feature within GitLab, a leading platform for collaborative software development. What sets SecureFlag’s training apart is the unique incorporation of hands-on labs that enable developers to learn how to remediate vulnerabilities hands-on in a real, virtualized development environment.
Upon detecting a vulnerability via GitLab scans, SecureFlag steps in to equip developers with a comprehensive understanding of the identified issues and guide them through the remediation process via practical, hands-on labs.
Diving into the SecureFlag-GitLab Integration
GitLab’s comprehensive vulnerability scanners detect security issues within code during merge requests or pipeline scans. As a vulnerability is identified, a corresponding security issue is generated, with details and Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) IDs populated in the Vulnerability Details section.
This is where SecureFlag’s integration comes into play, offering an efficient way to navigate the vulnerability remediation process. Based on the vulnerability details, SecureFlag offers a link to the relevant training resource to guide developers through the remediation process.
By following the provided link, developers gain access to a Knowledge Base article that provides comprehensive instructions, including code examples, on how to resolve the specific vulnerability within the relevant programming language. This is further complemented by the ability for the developer to commence a hands-on lab in just a few clicks, allowing them to practice their remediation skills before delving into the actual remediation task. The knowledge and skills gained through this approach significantly minimize the need for multiple security retests, as developers are often able to successfully fix identified issues on their first attempt.
Discover SecureFlag’s Interactive Labs
SecureFlag’s hands-on labs serve as an invaluable learning resource for developers, offering a fully virtualized desktop environment with development tools unique to each programming language. Labs, which can be launched in mere seconds, are specifically designed to create an engaging learning experience, thus boosting knowledge retention.
Our labs offer:
- Support for over 45+ technologies
- Different difficulty levels and scenarios for each vulnerability
- A gamified learning experience with points, trophies, and certifications
- Adaptive training based on previous results
Steps to Install and Use SecureFlag Training on GitLab
SecureFlag’s training feature is readily available to all GitLab Ultimate customers and can be activated for any project. More information can be found here.
Upon successful installation, you can view the security scan results from a GitLab Merge Request, the pipeline security tab, or a vulnerability details page. On opening a vulnerability record, you’ll find a direct link to the relevant SecureFlag training that best suits the identified security issue and the language or framework in which it was detected.
Integrating SecureFlag into GitLab enhances your security strategy as it consolidates and advocates a more proactive, developer-focused approach. With SecureFlag training materials and hands-on labs, your developers are better equipped to handle identified vulnerabilities, thus reducing remediation time and cost.
