Worked on the 18F/identity-dashboard repository to enhance GitLab CI secret detection capabilities, focusing on improving both security coverage and developer experience. Leveraged YAML and GitLab CI to refine artifact reporting and optimize run logic, ensuring more reliable detection workflows. Updated the gitleaks allowlist to minimize false positives, which improved the accuracy of security scans. Expanded detection rules to include encrypted RSA private keys, increasing the breadth of sensitive data identified during CI runs. Added debug logging to facilitate troubleshooting and accelerate remediation efforts. The work demonstrated a methodical approach to CI/CD security and DevOps practices within a short project period.