Goals
This document outlines the goals for the coming-soon project, found at https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/coming-soon/.
Goals
- Improve security awareness among GitLab users.
- Provide a comprehensive overview of common web security vulnerabilities and their mitigation techniques.
- Offer guidance on implementing basic security practices.
- Encourage the adoption of secure coding habits.
- Support the development of a more secure online environment.
Features
- Interactive learning modules: Allow users to explore different web security vulnerabilities and learn about mitigation strategies through interactive exercises and simulations.
- Security best practices documentation: Provide clear and concise documentation on implementing secure coding practices and setting up secure configurations.
- Vulnerability scanning tools: Integrate with existing security tools to automatically scan websites and applications for vulnerabilities.
- Security-focused community forum: Create a dedicated forum for users to share knowledge, discuss security challenges, and ask questions.
- Regular updates: Ensure the content remains relevant and up-to-date by incorporating the latest security trends and best practices.
Target Audience
- GitLab users
- Developers
- Security professionals
- Anyone interested in learning about web security
Example Use Cases
- A developer learning about cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities and how to prevent them through input validation.
- A security professional using the vulnerability scanning tools to identify potential security issues in a website.
- A GitLab user exploring the security best practices documentation to understand secure password management techniques.
- A team collaborating on a security project using the security-focused community forum to exchange ideas and seek guidance.
Success Metrics
- Increased user engagement with the learning modules.
- Positive feedback on the security best practices documentation.
- Detection and remediation of vulnerabilities through the vulnerability scanning tools.
- Active participation in the security-focused community forum.
- Adoption of secure coding practices within the GitLab ecosystem.
