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Documentation Restructuring Plan: Security-First Learning Journeys

This document outlines the implementation plan for restructuring our documentation with enhanced security focus and clear learning paths.

Overview

Project Documentation Restructuring
Start Date March 26, 2025
Target Completion 8 weeks
Priority High
Focus Security-first learning journeys

Progress Tracking

Phase Status Progress Expected Completion
Phase 1: Restructuring and Security Prioritization Not Started 0% Weeks 1-2
Phase 2: Learning Path Content Development Not Started 0% Weeks 3-4
Phase 3: Task-Oriented Content Development Not Started 0% Weeks 5-6
Phase 4: Navigation Aids and Cross-Links Not Started 0% Week 7
Phase 5: Testing and Refinement Not Started 0% Week 8

Proposed Target Final Structure and Organization

nav: # Quick entry points - focused on immediate value - Getting Started: - Introduction: index.md - Executive Summary: overview/executive-summary.md - Security Overview: security/index.md # Elevated security content - Approach Security Comparison: security/compliance/approach-comparison.md # Elevated security comparison - Risk Considerations: security/risk/index.md # Elevated risk analysis - Quickstart Guide: quickstart-guide.md - Learning Paths: - For New Users: learning-paths/new-users.md - Security-First Implementation: learning-paths/security-first.md # New security-focused path - Understanding Core Concepts: learning-paths/core-concepts.md - Implementation Path: learning-paths/implementation.md - Advanced Features Path: learning-paths/advanced-features.md

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# Task-oriented section from Option 2
- Common Tasks:
  - Scanning Containers:
    - Standard Container Scan: tasks/standard-container-scan.md  # New task-based page
    - Distroless Container Scan: tasks/distroless-container-scan.md  # New task-based page
    - Sidecar Container Scan: tasks/sidecar-container-scan.md  # New task-based page
  - CI/CD Integration:
    - GitHub Actions Setup: tasks/github-integration.md  # New task-based page
    - GitLab CI Setup: tasks/gitlab-integration.md  # New task-based page
    - Configuring Thresholds: configuration/thresholds/basic.md
  - Security Setup:
    - RBAC Configuration: tasks/rbac-setup.md  # New task-based page
    - Token Management: tasks/token-management.md  # New task-based page
  - Deployment:
    - Helm Chart Deployment: tasks/helm-deployment.md  # New task-based page
    - Script-Based Deployment: tasks/script-deployment.md  # New task-based page

# Role-based guides from Option 1
- Role-Based Guides:
  - For DevOps Engineers:
    - Overview & Getting Started: guides/devops/index.md  # New role-based page
    - Workflow Examples: guides/devops/workflows.md  # New role-based page
    - Troubleshooting: helm-charts/operations/troubleshooting.md
  - For Security Engineers:
    - Overview & Getting Started: guides/security/index.md  # New role-based page
    - Risk Assessment Guide: guides/security/risk-assessment.md  # New role-based page
    - Compliance Integration: guides/security/compliance.md  # New role-based page
  - For CI/CD Engineers:
    - Overview & Getting Started: guides/cicd/index.md  # New role-based page
    - Pipeline Integration: guides/cicd/pipeline-integration.md  # New role-based page
    - Example Configurations: integration/examples/index.md

# Solution-based section for special cases
- Deployment Scenarios:
  - Enterprise Environment: developer-guide/deployment/scenarios/enterprise.md
  - Development Environment: developer-guide/deployment/scenarios/development.md
  - CI/CD Environment: developer-guide/deployment/scenarios/cicd.md
  - Multi-Tenant Environment: developer-guide/deployment/scenarios/multi-tenant.md
  - Air-Gapped Environment: developer-guide/deployment/scenarios/air-gapped.md

# The layered approach from Option 3 for technical content
- Technical Documentation:
  - Approaches:
    - Overview: approaches/index.md
    - Comparison: approaches/comparison.md
    - Decision Matrix: approaches/decision-matrix.md
    - Kubernetes API Approach:
      - Overview: approaches/kubernetes-api/index.md
      - Implementation: approaches/kubernetes-api/implementation.md
      - RBAC Configuration: approaches/kubernetes-api/rbac.md
      - Limitations: approaches/kubernetes-api/limitations.md
    - Debug Container Approach:
      - Overview: approaches/debug-container/index.md
      - Distroless Basics: approaches/debug-container/distroless-basics.md
      - Implementation: approaches/debug-container/implementation.md
    - Sidecar Container Approach:
      - Overview: approaches/sidecar-container/index.md
      - Implementation: approaches/sidecar-container/implementation.md
      - Pod Configuration: approaches/sidecar-container/pod-configuration.md
      - Retrieving Results: approaches/sidecar-container/retrieving-results.md
    - Helper Scripts:
      - Overview: approaches/helper-scripts/index.md
      - Available Scripts: approaches/helper-scripts/available-scripts.md
      - Scripts vs. Commands: approaches/helper-scripts/scripts-vs-commands.md
  - Architecture:
    - Overview: architecture/index.md
    - Components: architecture/components/index.md
    - Workflows: architecture/workflows/index.md
    - Diagrams: architecture/diagrams/index.md
    - Deployment: architecture/deployment/index.md
    - Integrations: architecture/integrations/index.md
  - Security:
    - Overview: security/index.md
    - Principles: security/principles/index.md
    - Risk Analysis: security/risk/index.md
    - Threat Model: security/threat-model/index.md
    - Compliance: security/compliance/index.md
    - Recommendations: security/recommendations/index.md

# Consolidated references
- Reference:
  - Configuration:
    - Overview: configuration/index.md
    - Kubeconfig: configuration/kubeconfig/index.md
    - Thresholds: configuration/thresholds/index.md
    - Plugins: configuration/plugins/index.md
    - Integration: configuration/integration/index.md
    - Security: configuration/security/index.md
    - Advanced: configuration/advanced/index.md
  - Integration:
    - Overview: integration/index.md
    - Platforms: integration/platforms/index.md
    - Workflows: integration/workflows/index.md
    - Configuration: integration/configuration/index.md
    - Examples: integration/examples/index.md
  - Helm Charts:
    - Overview: helm-charts/index.md
    - Scanner Types: helm-charts/scanner-types/index.md
    - Infrastructure: helm-charts/infrastructure/index.md
    - Usage: helm-charts/usage/index.md
    - Security: helm-charts/security/index.md
    - Operations: helm-charts/operations/index.md
  - Authentication:
    - RBAC: rbac/index.md
    - Tokens: tokens/index.md
    - Service Accounts: service-accounts/index.md
  - Example Resources:
    - GitHub Workflows: github-workflow-examples/index.md
    - GitLab Pipelines: gitlab-pipeline-examples/index.md
    - GitLab Services: gitlab-services-examples/index.md
    - Code Examples: examples/index.md

# Development and project information
- Project:
  - Developer Guide: developer-guide/index.md
  - Contributing: contributing/index.md
  - Roadmap: project/roadmap.md
  - Changelog: project/changelog.md
  - Documentation Tools: utilities/index.md

# Complete index for discoverability
- Documentation Index:
  - Full Site Index: site-index.md  # New page with links to all content
  - Documentation Structure: project/documentation-structure-progress.md

Key Features of this Hybrid Approach:

  1. Multiple Entry Points: Users can access content through tasks, roles, or technical structure depending on their needs
  2. Progressive Detail: Simple tasks are easily accessible at the top level, while detailed technical documentation is organized systematically in deeper levels
  3. Role-based Guides: New section to help users based on their specific role in the organization
  4. Task-oriented Section: Front-loads the most common tasks to help users get started quickly
  5. Deployment Scenarios: Brings special deployment cases to the top level for visibility
  6. Consolidated References: All reference documentation is organized in one place
  7. Complete Documentation Index: Ensures all content remains discoverable

Implementation Strategy:

  1. Create new landing pages for each of the task-based and role-based sections
  2. Generate a comprehensive site index that includes links to all content
  3. Implement this navigation structure while preserving all existing content
  4. Add cross-linking between related content to help users navigate
  5. Add "Related Resources" sections at the bottom of new pages to point to the detailed documentation

This hybrid approach offers:

  • Quick access to common tasks
  • Role-specific guidance
  • Structured technical documentation
  • Clear deployment scenarios
  • Comprehensive references
  • Complete discoverability of all content

It combines the best elements of task-based, role-based, and layered approaches while ensuring no content becomes inaccessible.

Possible improvement on the first section (higher secruity focus )

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- Getting Started:
  - Introduction: index.md
  - Executive Summary: overview/executive-summary.md
  - Security Overview: security/index.md  # Elevated security content
  - Approach Security Comparison: security/compliance/approach-comparison.md  # Elevated security comparison
  - Risk Considerations: security/risk/index.md  # Elevated risk analysis
  - Quickstart Guide: quickstart-guide.md
  - Learning Paths:
    - For New Users: learning-paths/new-users.md
    - Security-First Implementation: learning-paths/security-first.md  # New security-focused path
    - Understanding Core Concepts: learning-paths/core-concepts.md
    - Implementation Path: learning-paths/implementation.md
    - Advanced Features Path: learning-paths/advanced-features.md

Detailed Task List

Phase 1: Restructuring and Security Prioritization (Weeks 1-2)

  • Update Navigation Structure [REORGANIZATION]

    • Create backup of current mkdocs.yml [REORGANIZATION]
    • Implement new navigation structure in mkdocs.yml [REORGANIZATION]
    • Test build with new structure [REORGANIZATION]
    • Verify no broken links or orphaned content [REORGANIZATION]

  • Elevate Security Content [REORGANIZATION]

    • Move security overview to getting started section [REORGANIZATION]
    • Elevate approach security comparison [REORGANIZATION]
    • Add risk considerations to introductory content [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Ensure security is prominently featured on landing pages [ENHANCEMENT]

  • Create Security-Focused Landing Pages [NEW CONTENT]

    • security-first.md: Security-focused learning path [NEW CONTENT]
    • approach-security-guide.md: Security-based approach selection [NEW CONTENT]
    • compliance-quickstart.md: Fast path to compliance [NEW CONTENT]
    • Add security decision tree for approach selection [NEW CONTENT]

  • Update Introduction Pages [ENHANCEMENT]

    • Revise index.md to highlight security [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Enhance executive summary with security emphasis [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Add security callouts to quickstart guide [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Create "why security matters" section for new users [NEW CONTENT]

Phase 2: Create Learning Path Content (Weeks 3-4)

  • Develop Learning Path Framework [NEW CONTENT]

    • Create learning path template with: [NEW CONTENT]
      • Progression indicators [NEW CONTENT]
      • Prerequisites section [NEW CONTENT]
      • Expected outcomes [NEW CONTENT]
      • Time requirements [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security considerations [NEW CONTENT]

  • Build Core Learning Paths [NEW CONTENT]

    • learning-paths/new-users.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Introduction to project with security focus [NEW CONTENT]
      • First steps guide with security practices [NEW CONTENT]
      • Prerequisites for secure implementation [NEW CONTENT]
    • learning-paths/security-first.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security-optimized implementation path [NEW CONTENT]
      • Compliance integration steps [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security verification points [NEW CONTENT]
    • learning-paths/core-concepts.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security principles foundation [ADAPTATION - using security/principles/index.md]
      • Authentication and authorization model [ADAPTATION - using security/principles/least-privilege.md]
      • Security architecture overview [ADAPTATION - using security/index.md]
    • learning-paths/implementation.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Step-by-step implementation with security checks [NEW CONTENT]
      • Secure configuration guidelines [ADAPTATION - using configuration/security/index.md]
      • Testing and validation procedures [ADAPTATION - using developer-guide/testing/index.md]
    • learning-paths/advanced-features.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Advanced security features [NEW CONTENT]
      • Custom security configurations [ADAPTATION - using security/recommendations/index.md]
      • Enterprise security patterns [ADAPTATION - using security/principles/index.md]

  • Create Role-Based Learning Journeys [NEW CONTENT]

    • For DevOps Engineers: [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/devops/index.md: Overview with security emphasis [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/devops/basic-setup.md: Secure setup procedures [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/devops/integration.md: Security in integration [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/devops/automation.md: Secure automation practices [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/devops/monitoring.md: Security monitoring [NEW CONTENT]
    • For Security Engineers: [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/security/index.md: Security-specific overview [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/security/security-model.md: Detailed security model [ADAPTATION - using security/index.md]
      • guides/security/risk-assessment.md: Risk assessment guide [ADAPTATION - using security/risk/index.md]
      • guides/security/compliance.md: Compliance implementation [ADAPTATION - using security/compliance/index.md]
      • guides/security/advanced.md: Advanced security topics [NEW CONTENT]
    • For CI/CD Engineers: [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/cicd/index.md: Security in CI/CD overview [NEW CONTENT]
      • guides/cicd/basic-integration.md: Secure integration basics [ADAPTATION - using integration/index.md]
      • guides/cicd/custom-pipelines.md: Security in custom pipelines [ADAPTATION - using integration/platforms/index.md]
      • guides/cicd/optimization.md: Security optimization strategies [NEW CONTENT]

Phase 3: Task-Oriented Content Development (Weeks 5-6)

  • Create Standard Task Page Template [NEW CONTENT]

    • Design template with: [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security prerequisites section [NEW CONTENT]
      • Step-by-step instructions with security notes [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security best practices callouts [NEW CONTENT]
      • Verification steps for security [NEW CONTENT]
      • "Next Steps" recommendations [NEW CONTENT]
      • Related security considerations [NEW CONTENT]

  • Develop Security-Focused Task Pages [NEW CONTENT]

    • tasks/secure-rbac-setup.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Least privilege setup guide [ADAPTATION - using rbac/index.md]
      • Role-based access control configuration [ADAPTATION - using rbac/label-based.md]
      • Security verification steps [NEW CONTENT]
    • tasks/compliance-verification.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Compliance scanning configuration [ADAPTATION - using security/compliance/index.md]
      • Report generation and interpretation [ADAPTATION - using integration/configuration/reporting.md]
      • Remediation procedures [NEW CONTENT]
    • tasks/security-scanning.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Security scanning setup [ADAPTATION - using approaches/comparison.md]
      • Scan result interpretation [NEW CONTENT]
      • Remediation workflow [NEW CONTENT]
    • tasks/secure-deployment.md [NEW CONTENT]
      • Secure deployment procedures [ADAPTATION - using architecture/deployment/index.md]
      • Security verification steps [NEW CONTENT]
      • Post-deployment security checks [NEW CONTENT]

  • Develop Core Task Pages [NEW CONTENT]

    • Container Scanning Tasks: [NEW CONTENT]
      • tasks/standard-container-scan.md [ADAPTATION - using approaches/kubernetes-api/implementation.md]
      • tasks/distroless-container-scan.md [ADAPTATION - using approaches/debug-container/implementation.md]
      • tasks/sidecar-container-scan.md [ADAPTATION - using approaches/sidecar-container/implementation.md]
    • CI/CD Integration Tasks: [NEW CONTENT]
      • tasks/github-integration.md [ADAPTATION - using integration/platforms/github-actions.md]
      • tasks/gitlab-integration.md [ADAPTATION - using integration/platforms/gitlab-ci.md]
      • tasks/thresholds-configuration.md [ADAPTATION - using configuration/thresholds/basic.md]
    • Deployment Tasks: [NEW CONTENT]
      • tasks/helm-deployment.md [ADAPTATION - using architecture/deployment/helm-deployment.md]
      • tasks/script-deployment.md [ADAPTATION - using architecture/deployment/script-deployment.md]
      • tasks/kubernetes-setup.md [ADAPTATION - using kubernetes-setup/index.md]

  • Add Security Notes to All Tasks [ENHANCEMENT]

    • Review all task pages [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Add standardized "Security Considerations" section [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Highlight security warnings [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Add compliance requirement references [ENHANCEMENT]

  • Develop Site Index [NEW CONTENT]

    • Create comprehensive site-index.md [NEW CONTENT]
    • Organize with security-focused sections at top [NEW CONTENT]
    • Add tags for security-critical content [NEW CONTENT]
    • Create alphabetical index for reference [NEW CONTENT]

  • Implement Progress Indicators [NEW CONTENT]

    • Add "You Are Here" indicators to multi-step guides [NEW CONTENT]
    • Create breadcrumb navigation for learning paths [NEW CONTENT]
    • Develop progress visualizations for complex guides [NEW CONTENT]

  • Generate Cross-Links [ENHANCEMENT]

    • Add "Related Security Topics" to all pages [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Link implementation guides to security content [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Create bidirectional links between related content [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Ensure no critical content is more than 2 clicks away [REORGANIZATION]

  • Create Quick Reference Resources [NEW CONTENT]

    • Security checklist reference [NEW CONTENT]
    • Approach comparison summary [ADAPTATION - using approaches/comparison.md]
    • Risk mitigation quick reference [ADAPTATION - using security/risk/mitigations.md]
    • Compliance requirement summary [ADAPTATION - using security/compliance/index.md]

Phase 5: Testing and Refinement (Week 8)

  • User Testing Plan [NEW CONTENT]

    • Develop testing scenarios focused on security paths [NEW CONTENT]
    • Create task-completion tests for learning journeys [NEW CONTENT]
    • Design feedback collection mechanism [NEW CONTENT]
    • Identify test user groups [NEW CONTENT]

  • Conduct User Testing [NEW CONTENT]

    • Test finding security information [NEW CONTENT]
    • Test understanding security implications [NEW CONTENT]
    • Test following learning paths [NEW CONTENT]
    • Test completing security-focused tasks [NEW CONTENT]

  • Gather Feedback [NEW CONTENT]

    • Collect feedback on navigation clarity [NEW CONTENT]
    • Assess security content prominence [NEW CONTENT]
    • Evaluate learning path effectiveness [NEW CONTENT]
    • Measure task completion success [NEW CONTENT]

  • Documentation Refinement [ENHANCEMENT]

    • Adjust navigation based on feedback [REORGANIZATION]
    • Enhance security content where gaps identified [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Improve learning paths that tested poorly [ENHANCEMENT]
    • Add additional security cross-links where needed [ENHANCEMENT]

Success Criteria

Metric Target Measurement Method
User journey completion 90%+ Analytics tracking through paths
Security content discoverability < 30 seconds Timed user tests
Task completion rates 95%+ User testing success rates
Learning path progression 80%+ Completion tracking
Documentation feedback 4.5/5 User surveys

Content Templates

Learning Path Template Structure

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# [Title] Learning Path

## Overview
[Brief description with security emphasis]

## Prerequisites
- [Required knowledge]
- [Required access]
- [Required tools]

## Learning Path Steps
1. [Step 1 title]
   - Expected time: [time]
   - Security focus: [security aspects]
   - Link: [Step 1 page]

2. [Step 2 title]
   - Expected time: [time]
   - Security focus: [security aspects]
   - Link: [Step 2 page]

[...additional steps...]

## Security Considerations
[Important security notes relevant to this path]

## Compliance Relevance
[How this path relates to compliance requirements]

## Next Steps After Completion
[Where to go after completing this path]

## Related Resources
- [Related security documentation]
- [Related implementation guides]
- [Related reference materials]

Task Page Template Structure

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# [Task Title]

## Overview
[Brief description with security context]

## Security Prerequisites
- [Required permissions]
- [Security configurations]
- [Risk considerations]

## Step-by-Step Instructions
1. [Step 1]
   - [Security note if applicable]

2. [Step 2]
   - [Security note if applicable]

[...additional steps...]

## Security Best Practices
- [Security recommendation 1]
- [Security recommendation 2]
- [Security recommendation 3]

## Verification Steps
1. [Verification step 1]
2. [Verification step 2]
[...additional verification steps...]

## Troubleshooting
[Common issues and security-aware solutions]

## Next Steps
[Logical next tasks to perform]

## Related Security Considerations
[Links to related security documentation]

Maintenance Guidelines

  1. Adding New Content
  2. Always include security considerations
  3. Place in appropriate learning path context
  4. Add to site index

  5. Create necessary cross-links

  6. Updating Existing Content

  7. Maintain security emphasis
  8. Update cross-links if needed
  9. Verify learning path integrity

  10. Check for security accuracy

  11. Periodic Review

  12. Review security content quarterly
  13. Update compliance information as needed
  14. Refresh learning paths with new content
  15. Verify cross-links remain valid

Progress Reporting

Weekly progress updates will track:

  • Tasks completed vs. planned
  • Blockers and issues
  • Documentation quality metrics
  • User feedback summary
  • Next week priorities

This plan was created on March 26, 2025 and is subject to revision as implementation progresses.

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Co-Authored-By: Claude noreply@anthropic.com