Summary
This blog post discusses the development of the WATCH framework by GitLab's Signals Engineering team, designed for continuous detection validation in security operations. It emphasizes the importance of proactive alerting systems and the use of GitLab CI/CD to automate testing of detections by simulating malicious behavior in a controlled environment. The post explores the workflow of WATCH, including scheduling, execution, and result verification, highlighting its benefits in improving detection reliability and operational efficiency.