Kubernetes Security Essentials Certification Training

This course provides the skills and knowledge on a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime.

Who Is It For:

This course is ideal for anyone holding a CKA certification and interested in or responsible for cloud security.

What You’ll Learn:

This course exposes you to knowledge and skills needed to maintain security in dynamic, multi-project environments. This course addresses security concerns for cloud production environments and covers topics related to the security container supply chain, discussing topics from before a cluster has been configured through deployment, and ongoing, as well as agile use, including where to find ongoing security and vulnerability information. The course includes hands-on labs to build and secure a Kubernetes cluster, as well as monitor and log security events.

What It Prepares You For:

The course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam.

Merit Global is an authorized trainer partner of Linux Foundation for their certification programs. We distribute certification exam vouchers and courses at good discounts.

• Chapter 1. Course Introduction
• Chapter 2. Cloud Security Overview
• Chapter 3. Preparing to Install
• Chapter 4. Installing the Cluster
• Chapter 5. Securing the kube-apiserver
• Chapter 6. Networking
• Chapter 7. Workload Considerations
• Chapter 8. Issue Detection
• Chapter 9. Domain Review

To make the most of this course, you will need the following:

• A good understanding of Linux.
• Familiarity with the command line.
• Familiarity with package managers.
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub.
• Proficiency working with Kubernetes - CKA-certified

To successfully complete the lab exercises in this course, access to a Linux server or Linux desktop/laptop is required. Access to a public cloud provider, or VirtualBox on your machine is also needed. Detailed instructions to set up your lab environment are provided in the course.

If using a cloud provider like GCP or AWS, you should be able to complete the lab exercises using the free tier or credits provided to you. However, you may incur charges if you exceed the credits initially allocated by the cloud provider, or if the cloud provider’s terms and conditions change.

• Gain your certification after this course with Linux Foundation CKS Exam voucher. Bundle this course and the exam to save $100 - Buy bundle here.
• You will get a course completion certification even if you don't want to apply for CKS exam.

He is an experienced cloud and containerization specialist with deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker and Linux system administration. With years of hands-on experience managing Linux servers, deploying containerized applications and orchestrating Kubernetes clusters across diverse environments, he brings practical insights into building scalable, resilient and secure cloud-native solutions. Known for his clear and engaging teaching style, he simplifies complex concepts in Linux, containers and Kubernetes, guiding learners through real-world labs and scenarios. His training equips professionals with the skills to confidently manage cloud-native applications and leverage Linux and Kubernetes effectively in production environments.

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