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Intro
CI/CD Fundamentals
Variables and Secrets in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
Variables and Secrets in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
Variable Usage in CI/CD Pipelines
Protected Variables
Masked variables
CI/CD Variable Security
Conclusion
git-vars package
Introduction to `git-vars`
Installing `git-vars` Locally
`git-vars` Configuration
Pulling Variables to Local
Pushing Variables to Local
Managing Project and Group level Environment Variables
Using Different Profiles
Role Based Access Control
Introduction to Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Implementing RBAC in GitLab
Best Practices for RBAC in GitLab
Conclusion
Protected Branches and Tags
Protected Branches and Tags in GitLab
Protected Branches and Tags in GitLab
Configuring Protected Branches in GitLab
Configuring Protected Tags in GitLab
Best Practices for Protected Branches and Tags
Conclusion
Security Templates
Security Templates in GitLab CI/CD
Security Templates in GitLab CI/CD
Types of Security Templates in GitLab
Auto DevOps Security Template
Secret Detection Template
Dependency Scanning Template
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Template
Best Practices for Using Security Templates
Conclusion
Artifact Management
Advanced Artifact Management in GitLab CI/CD
Introduction to Advanced Artifact Management
Introduction to Advanced Artifact Management
Sharing and Versioning
Conclusion

Protected Branches and Tags

Protected Branches and Tags in GitLab

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Objective

  • Understand the concept and importance of protected branches and tags in GitLab.
  • Learn how to configure and manage protected branches and tags to enhance the security and integrity of your project.

6. Practical Exercise

  1. Protect a Branch: Log in to your GitLab instance, navigate to your project, and protect the main branch by configuring who can push and merge.
  2. Protect a Tag: Create a tag in your project (e.g., v1.0) and protect it by specifying who can create or update it.
  3. Review Protection Rules: Regularly review and update your branch and tag protection rules to align with your project’s evolving needs and security policies.

By completing these exercises, you’ll gain practical experience in setting up and managing protected branches and tags in GitLab, enhancing your project’s overall security and integrity.