Docs: Managing security configuration profiles
What does this MR do and why?
This MR adds a new user guide for managing security configuration profiles in GitLab. The guide explains how to use the Security Configuration Profile system to manage security scanners across organizations efficiently.
The documentation covers:
- Key concepts (Security Configuration Profiles, Secret Detection Profile, Default Profiles, Inheritance)
- How to configure security scanners (accessing Security Inventory, managing individual projects, bulk applying profiles)
- Secret Detection profile details and what's included in GitLab 18.9
- Coverage status indicators
- Frequently asked questions
This profile-based approach ensures consistent protection with minimal manual setup.
Changes made
- Added new documentation file:
doc/user/application_security/configuration/security_configuration_profiles.md - Formatted content following GitLab documentation standards
- Added proper metadata and frontmatter
- Structured content with appropriate headings and formatting
- Included video walkthrough link
- Added notes and alerts where appropriate
How to set up and validate locally
- Review the documentation file for proper formatting
- Verify all links work correctly
- Check that the content follows GitLab documentation style guide
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