GitLab

The GitLab integration within the Softwares module enables Socify to connect with your GitLab account to support automated evidence collection, continuous compliance monitoring, and audit readiness for development and security controls.

This integration helps organizations validate secure development practices, access governance, and vulnerability management aligned with SOC 2.


Accessing the GitLab Integration

  1. Navigate to Integrations → Softwares from the left navigation menu.

  2. Under the Available tab, locate GitLab.

  3. Click View details on the GitLab card.

This opens the GitLab integration details panel.


GitLab Integration Details View (Before Connection)

Before connecting GitLab, the details panel displays:

  • Integration name: GitLab

  • Category: Development

  • A Connect button

  • A Mapped Checks section

  • A count of total mapped checks

This view allows users to understand which compliance checks and controls will be covered once the integration is enabled.


Connecting GitLab

To connect GitLab with Socify:

  1. In the GitLab integration details panel, click Connect.

  2. Create a token with repo and read:user permissions.

  3. Enter a GitLab Personal Access Token in the input field.

  4. Click Connect to complete the integration.

A helper link is provided in the UI explaining how to create a GitLab access token.


GitLab Integration Status (After Connection)

Once the integration is successfully connected, the GitLab details panel updates to show:

  • Status indicator: Connected

  • Account Information, including:

    • Account ID

    • Connected at date

  • A Sync Now button

This confirms that GitLab is actively connected and being monitored by Socify.


Syncing GitLab Data

Automatic Sync

After connection, Socify automatically syncs GitLab data at regular intervals to keep compliance evidence up to date.

Manual Sync

Users can click Sync Now to immediately refresh GitLab data.

This is useful after recent repository updates, access changes, or vulnerability remediation actions.


Managing the GitLab Integration

  • The GitLab integration remains visible under Integrations → Softwares

  • Users can revisit the integration at any time using View details

  • Connection status remains visible

  • Manual sync can be triggered as needed


Summary

The GitLab integration enables Socify to continuously monitor development workflows, security practices, and access controls directly from GitLab. By mapping GitLab activity to compliance controls and automating evidence collection, organizations can reduce manual effort, improve visibility, and maintain strong audit readiness.

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