Platform teams evolve their deployment pipelines through three stages: establishing a deployment pipeline, integrating security measures, and developing a DevOps pipeline to enhance developer productivity. Each stage builds on the previous one by adding automation, security scanning, and improved documentation, ultimately streamlining the development process and reducing risks. Emphasizing an evolutionary approach allows organizations to adapt their pipelines to meet specific needs and compliance requirements.

CI/CD pipelines often contain sensitive information within their logs, making them a critical target for attackers. The article discusses how to implement automated scanning of GitLab CI logs using GitGuardian's tools to detect and manage exposed secrets, enhancing security across the DevOps lifecycle. This approach helps organizations catch runtime secrets and maintain compliance while integrating seamlessly into existing workflows.

GitLab 18 has been released, introducing significant enhancements aimed at improving the user experience and streamlining development workflows. Key features include improved performance metrics, enhanced security measures, and more integrated CI/CD tools designed to facilitate better collaboration among development teams.