Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Online Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Online Course

About the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Online Course

This Kubernetes Security Specialist Course provides foundational and advanced knowledge of Kubernetes security concepts, enhanced by practical demonstrations. It focuses on securing Kubernetes clusters and the applications they host, ensuring you acquire expertise in all aspects of Kubernetes security. You will explore securing cluster setup, ingress objects, role-based access control (RBAC), system hardening, runtime security, supply chain security, and more. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in securing Kubernetes clusters and applications, enabling you to become a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).

Key Benefits

• Deep Technical Insights into Kubernetes: Develop advanced Kubernetes knowledge with a focus on security.
• Static Analysis with Kubesec: Learn to use Kubesec to perform static analysis on Docker images.
• Detect Malicious Processes with Falco: Understand how to use Falco to identify and investigate malicious activities in Kubernetes environments.
• Comprehensive Cluster Security: Gain expertise in securing Kubernetes clusters and applications.
• Hands-On Practical Knowledge: Enhance your learning through real-world demonstrations and examples.

Skills Required

• Basic Kubernetes Knowledge: Understanding cluster management, container orchestration, and Kubernetes API concepts.
• Networking Fundamentals: Familiarity with network policies, ingress, and egress configurations.
• Security Basics: Knowledge of RBAC, secure image handling, and service account configurations.
• Linux Administration: Proficiency in system-level commands and tools for troubleshooting and hardening.

Knowledge Gained

By completing this course, you will:

• Gain expertise in Kubernetes Cluster Security.
• Understand how to use network policies to restrict access and secure clusters.
• Learn RBAC implementation to ensure role-based security controls.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and secure container images.
• Harden Kubernetes environments using CIS Benchmarks and runtime security measures.
• Monitor and detect malicious activities using Falco and other tools.
• Secure supply chains through advanced security techniques like image scanning and static analysis.
• Implement system and kernel hardening using tools like AppArmor and Seccomp.

Who should take this Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Kubernetes Administrators seeking advanced security skills.
• Security Specialists focusing on containerized environments.
• Professionals preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with Kubernetes administration and containerization concepts is recommended before enrolling.

What you will Learn?

• Set up and secure Kubernetes clusters.
• Use NetworkPolicies for access restriction.
• Implement RBAC for secure role and permission management.
• Harden Kubernetes components using CIS Benchmarks.
• Perform static analysis with tools like Kubesec and Trivy.
• Monitor and detect malicious processes with Falco.
• Secure supply chains through image scanning and runtime security measures.
• Achieve system and kernel hardening with tools like AppArmor and Seccomp.

Course Outline

The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Online Course covers the following topics - 

Domain 1. Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Overview

• Key exam objectives and preparation tips.

Domain 2. Create Kubernetes Cluster (FREE CHAPTER)

• Cluster creation and troubleshooting common errors.

Domain 3. Network Security Policies

• Restrict cluster-level access with default deny policies, ingress, and egress rules.

Domain 4. Minimize GUI Access

• Install and secure the Kubernetes Dashboard using RBAC.

Domain 5. Secure Ingress Objects

• Configure and secure ingress objects with appropriate controls.

Domain 6. Node Metadata Protection

• Use NetworkPolicies to protect sensitive node metadata.

Domain 7. CIS Benchmark Security Configuration

• Use kube-bench to review and enhance security configurations.

Domain 8. Verify Platform Binaries

• Ensure binary integrity before deployment.

Domain 9. RBAC Implementation

• Role, RoleBinding, and ClusterRole management for fine-grained access control.

Domain 10. Service Account Security

• Limit service account permissions and disable unnecessary mounts.

Domain 11. API Access Restriction

• Manage anonymous access and secure API requests.

Domain 12. Kubernetes Upgrade Process

• Upgrade clusters while maintaining security best practices.

Domain 13. Manage Kubernetes Secrets

• Secure secrets in Docker and ETCD with encryption.

Domain 14. Container Runtime Sandboxes

• Implement runtime sandboxes using RuntimeClasses.

Domain 15. OS-Level Security Domains

• Enforce security contexts, prevent privilege escalation, and use PodSecurityPolicies.

Domain 16. Secure Communication with mTLS

• Configure mutual TLS with sidecar proxies.

Domain 17. Open Policy Agent (OPA)

• Enforce policies with OPA and Gatekeeper.

Domain 18. Supply Chain Security: Image Footprint and Analysis

• Harden images and perform vulnerability scans using Trivy and OPA Conftest.

Domain 19. Behavioral Analytics

• Monitor container behavior with tools like Strace and Falco.

Domain 20. Runtime Security

• Enforce container immutability and implement comprehensive audit logging.

Domain 21. Kernel Hardening

• Secure the kernel using AppArmor and Seccomp profiles.