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Overview
The “Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)” course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skills for securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications. Participants will learn about various security mechanisms, best practices, and tools to protect Kubernetes environments from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Objectives
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Prerequisites
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals and architecture.
- Proficiency in containerization concepts and technologies.
- Familiarity with Linux command line and system administration.
- Basic knowledge of networking principles and protocols.
- Experience with Kubernetes deployment and management.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Kubernetes SecurityCourses2023-06-23T11:25:23+05:30
- Understanding the importance of Kubernetes security
- Overview of Kubernetes architecture and components
- Common security challenges in Kubernetes deployments
Module 2: Kubernetes Security FundamentalsCourses2023-06-23T11:27:53+05:30
- Securing the Kubernetes control plane
- Implementing RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
- Securing Kubernetes etcd cluster
- Network security and pod-to-pod communication
Module 3: Container Security in KubernetesCourses2023-06-23T11:29:23+05:30
- Container image security best practices
- Implementing container runtime security
- Isolation and resource limitations for containers
- Container vulnerability scanning and image signing
Module 4: Securing Kubernetes Cluster CommunicationsCourses2023-06-23T11:31:08+05:30
- Securing API server communication
- Implementing mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication
- Configuring network policies and ingress controllers
- Securing communication between pods and services
Module 5: Authentication and Authorization in KubernetesCourses2023-06-23T11:33:04+05:30
- User authentication and identity management
- Integrating with external identity providers (LDAP, Active Directory)
- Implementing service accounts and kubeconfig files
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for fine-grained authorization
Module 6: Kubernetes Pod Security PoliciesCourses2023-06-23T11:34:21+05:30
- Understanding pod security policies
- Implementing and enforcing pod security policies
- Managing privileged containers and host namespaces
- Controlling container capabilities and volume permissions
Module 7: Monitoring and Auditing Kubernetes SecurityCourses2023-06-23T11:35:43+05:30
- Implementing logging and auditing in Kubernetes
- Leveraging Kubernetes audit logs for security analysis
- Monitoring cluster health and security events
- Using security-focused monitoring tools and frameworks
Module 8: Kubernetes Security Best PracticesCourses2023-06-23T11:37:32+05:30
- Updating and patching Kubernetes components
- Performing vulnerability assessments and security audits
- Incident response and handling security breaches
- Secure configuration management and secrets management
Module 9: Kubernetes Security Tools and FrameworksCourses2023-06-23T11:39:05+05:30
- Introduction to Kubernetes security tools and frameworks
- Container scanning and vulnerability assessment tools
- Network security tools for Kubernetes environments
- Security auditing and compliance frameworks
Module 10: Kubernetes Security Certification Exam PreparationCourses2023-06-23T11:41:09+05:30
- Overview of the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam
- Exam format, topics, and question types
- Study tips and recommended resources
- Practice exams and mock assessments
