GitLab Measures Red Team Impact with the Adoption Rate Metric

Measuring Red Team Impact with the Adoption Rate Metric

At GitLab, security is a top priority, and our Red Team plays a crucial role in identifying vulnerabilities across our platform. But measuring the impact of security initiatives is often challenging. To enhance visibility into how well security recommendations are implemented, GitLab uses a key performance metric called the Adoption Rate.

The Adoption Rate metric evaluates how often security improvements suggested by Red Team exercises are actually adopted by development and security teams. This approach ensures that findings are not just reported but also lead to meaningful enhancements in security posture. By tracking adoption over time, GitLab gains insights into the effectiveness of its Red Team and fosters a culture of continuous security improvement.

GitLab’s Red Team doesn't just simulate attacks; it collaborates closely with engineering teams to ensure security learnings translate into real-world improvements. Using the Adoption Rate to measure success helps prioritise security efforts and demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of security initiatives.

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