Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Certification Prep
Master Kubernetes security essentials including cluster hardening, supply chain security, and runtime protection. CKS certification preparation.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Advanced
Skill Level
15 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This comprehensive course prepares students for the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification. The curriculum covers essential security aspects of Kubernetes, from cluster setup and hardening to advanced topics in supply chain security and runtime protection. Students learn practical skills in implementing network policies, RBAC, security contexts, and container runtime sandboxes. The course includes hands-on demonstrations of security tools like OPA, Falco, and AppArmor, along with best practices for securing microservices and managing secrets. Through detailed modules and practical exercises, learners develop expertise in securing Kubernetes environments.
What you'll learn
Set up and secure Kubernetes clusters using industry best practices
Implement network policies and RBAC for access control
Manage secrets and secure the supply chain
Harden systems using AppArmor and Seccomp profiles
Deploy and configure runtime security monitoring
Master container and microservice security techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
388 Minutes PreRecorded video
10 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate

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There are 25 modules in this course
This comprehensive course prepares learners for the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification. The curriculum covers all aspects of Kubernetes security, including cluster setup and hardening, network policies, RBAC implementation, microservice vulnerabilities, and supply chain security. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on labs, students learn to implement security best practices using tools like OPA, Falco, and AppArmor. The course emphasizes real-world scenarios and certification exam preparation.
Become a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Module 1 · 11 Minutes to complete
Create Kubernetes Cluster
Module 2 · 11 Minutes to complete
Cluster Setup - Use Network Security Policies to Restrict Cluster Level Access
Module 3 · 40 Minutes to complete
Cluster Setup - Minimize Use of and Access to GUI Elements
Module 4 · 8 Minutes to complete
Cluster Setup - Properly Set Up Ingress Objects with Security Control
Module 5 · 11 Minutes to complete
Protect Node Metadata and Endpoints
Module 6 · 19 Minutes to complete
Use CIS Benchmark to Review the Security Configuration of Kubernetes Components
Module 7 · 5 Minutes to complete
Verify Platform Binaries before Deploying
Module 8 · 5 Minutes to complete
Cluster Hardening - RBAC
Module 9 · 43 Minutes to complete
Exercise Caution in Using Service Accounts
Module 10 · 15 Minutes to complete
Cluster Hardening - Restrict API Access
Module 11 · 17 Minutes to complete
Cluster Hardening - Upgrade Kubernetes
Module 12 · 36 Minutes to complete
Microservice Vulnerabilities - Manage Kubernetes Secrets
Module 13 · 27 Minutes to complete
Use Container Runtime Sandboxes in a Multi-Tenant Environment
Module 14 · 9 Minutes to complete
Microservices Vulnerabilities - OS Level Security Domains
Module 15 · 35 Minutes to complete
Microservices Vulnerabilities - mTLS
Module 16 · 11 Minutes to complete
Open Policy Agent (OPA)
Module 17 · 13 Minutes to complete
Supply Chain Security - Image Footprint
Module 18 · 28 Minutes to complete
Supply Chain Security - Static Analysis
Module 19 · 15 Minutes to complete
Supply Chain Security - Image Vulnerability Scanning
Module 20 · 3 Minutes to complete
Supply Chain Security - Secure Supply Chain
Module 21 · 26 Minutes to complete
Behavioral Analytics at Host and Container Level
Module 22 · 38 Minutes to complete
Runtime Security - Immutability of Containers at Runtime
Module 23 · 26 Minutes to complete
Runtime Security - Auditing
Module 24 · 11 Minutes to complete
System Hardening - Kernel Hardening
Module 25 · 1 Hours to complete
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