How the Security Culture Committee is strengthening GitLab values

GitLab has established a Security Culture Committee to reconcile transparency, a core company value, with the sometimes conflicting needs of security practices, especially as the organization scales. The committee is composed of peer-nominated members who meet monthly and collaborate asynchronously to identify initiatives that align with GitLab's values like collaboration, diversity, and transparency. One of their early initiatives was encouraging the use of public profiles to enhance transparency and collaboration. The committee has also focused on making department meeting notes and recordings available internally to boost transparency and support collaboration. Additionally, they engaged with team members through surveys to identify areas for improving the employee experience, resulting in focus areas like career opportunities, confidence in leadership, and access to learning and development resources. The committee has already seen some success, such as implementing individual development plans and establishing a Security Department Team Day to foster collaboration. As the committee transitions to new members, it continues to prioritize initiatives that strengthen GitLab's values and improve the security culture.

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