Extending Falco for Gitlab

Falco, an open-source security tool, is enhanced by a GitLab plugin that allows for real-time threat detection by transforming GitLab audit events into actionable alerts. This integration enables security teams to create custom Falco rules to monitor potential threats and receive notifications through configured channels. The plugin can be configured to stream audit events at either the Group or Instance Level, with Instance Level providing broader coverage. A notable feature is its IP geolocation enrichment, which adds context to audit events by detecting geographical anomalies using MaxMind databases. The plugin comes with default rules, such as detecting unauthorized admin mode access from unknown locations and monitoring changes to multi-factor authentication settings, allowing for tailored output that includes critical forensic fields. Overall, this integration enhances SaaS security by connecting code repository security with host and container security, offering comprehensive visibility and threat mitigation across DevOps pipelines.