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Add security for SaaS runners - docs

Darren Eastman requested to merge saas-runners-security into master

What does this MR do?

This MR adds information describing the controls and processes in place that harden the security of the GitLab SaaS Runners. The MR was created in response to the following customer questions:

  1. Is the runner exclusively allocated to the job for the duration of the running pipeline job?

  2. How long does a runner stay active before its deleted

  3. Are there similar concerns with the use of privileged mode as with the self-managed shared runners?

  4. What security controls are applied to keep the runners isolated?

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  • ~"frontend"
  • ~"backend"
  • ~"type::bug"
  • ~"database"

These labels cause the MR to be added to code verification QA issues.

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  • If the content requires it, ensure the information is reviewed by a subject matter expert.
  • Technical writer review items:
    • Ensure docs metadata is present and up-to-date.
    • Ensure the appropriate labels are added to this MR.
    • Ensure a release milestone is set.
    • If relevant to this MR, ensure content topic type principles are in use, including:
      • The headings should be something you'd do a Google search for. Instead of Default behavior, say something like Default behavior when you close an issue.
      • The headings (other than the page title) should be active. Instead of Configuring GDK, say something like Configure GDK.
      • Any task steps should be written as a numbered list.
      • If the content still needs to be edited for topic types, you can create a follow-up issue with the docs-technical-debt label.
  • Review by assigned maintainer, who can always request/require the reviews above. Maintainer's review can occur before or after a technical writer review.
Edited by Suzanne Selhorn

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