What is a detection rule?
A detection rule is a supported check that identifies a security signal, such as a secret-like value or repository posture issue.
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Detection Rules
Detection rules are the checks that turn repository or exposure evidence into findings. SecOpsium should describe rules clearly without pretending coverage is unlimited.
What rules do
Rules identify supported patterns and signals, such as credential-like values, repository posture issues, and exposure-oriented evidence.
When a rule matches, SecOpsium normalizes the result into a finding with severity, category, and remediation guidance where available.
Why rule transparency matters
Teams should understand what a scanner is looking for and where it has limits.
The open-source CLI gives technical users a practical way to inspect and run local checks outside the SaaS workflow.
Coverage limits
Rules can miss issues when a pattern is unknown, highly custom, intentionally obfuscated, or outside supported coverage.
Rules can also raise findings that require human review, especially when a value looks sensitive but may be intentionally public or heavily scoped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can detection rules produce false positives?
Yes. Some findings require human review because context determines whether the signal is truly risky.
Can detection rules miss real issues?
Yes. Detection coverage has limits, especially for unknown patterns, custom formats, and risks outside supported checks.