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Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
Overview
On this accelerated Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) course, in collaboration with The Linux Foundation, you’ll build the knowledge and skills needed to maintain the security of Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime.
In just 5 days, you’ll learn how to minimise external access to the network using role-based access controls, as well as build knowledge on:
- Using CIS benchmark to review the security configuration of Kubernetes components
- Setting up appropriate OS level security domains
- Performing deep behavioural analytical investigation to detect malicious activity
At the end of this course, you’ll sit exam the CNCF CKS exam, and become a CNCF Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.
Audience
This course is ideal if you are interested in or responsible for cloud security.
Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
- Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
- Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
- Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001
Overview
On this accelerated Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) course, in collaboration with The Linux Foundation, you’ll build the knowledge and skills needed to maintain the security of Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime.
In just 4 days, you’ll learn how to minimise external access to the network using role-based access controls, as well as build knowledge on:
- Using CIS benchmark to review the security configuration of Kubernetes components
- Setting up appropriate OS level security domains
- Performing deep behavioural analytical investigation to detect malicious activity
At the end of this course, you’ll sit exam the CNCF CKS exam, and become a CNCF Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.
Audience
This course is ideal if you are interested in or responsible for cloud security.
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
Curriculum
- Module 1: Cluster Setup
- Module 2: Customer Hardening
- Module 3: System Hardening
- Module 4: Minimise Microservice Vulnerabilities
- Module 5: Supply Chain Security
- Module 6: Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security
Exam Track
As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:
CNCF Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Exam code: CKS
- Format: Performace-based
- Languages: English and Japanese
- Domains:
- Cluster Setup (10%)
- Cluster Hardening (15%)
- System Hardening (15%)
- Minimise Microservice Vulnerabilities (20%)
- Supply Chain Security (20%)
- Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security (20%)
What's Included
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
- * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
Before attending this accelerated course, you must have achieved the following:
- CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
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Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
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