GitLab Security Essentials - Hands-On Lab Overview
This Hands-On Guide walks you through the lab exercises in the GitLab Security Essentials course.
GitLab Security Essentials Lab Guides
| Lab Name | Lab Link |
|---|---|
| Configure SAST and Secret Detection | Lab Link |
| Addressing Vulnerabilities | Lab Link |
| Dependency and IaC Scanning | Lab Link |
| Enable and Configure Container Scanning | Lab Link |
| DAST and API Scans | Lab Link |
| Enable and Scan Using a Scan Execution Policy | Lab Link |
Quick links
Here are some quick links that may be useful when reviewing this Hands-On Guide.
- GitLab Security Essentials Course Description
- GitLab Certified Security Associate Certification Details
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Last modified February 10, 2026: Fixes inconsistent messaging and adds certification link (
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