Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

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 threats and maximize security in Kubernetes, by:

• Using tools to enforce the guidelines from the NSA Kubernetes Hardening Guide and the CIS Kubernetes benchmark for secure Kubernetes configuration.
• Setting up appropriate OS level security domains.
• Performing deep behavioural analytical investigation to detect malicious activity.
• Working with audit logs and audit log policies to monitor cluster activity.
• Running scanners to vet containers, manifests and other static analysis targets.
• Evaluating AI tools to improve Kubernetes security and reliability.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit 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.

• Module 1: Cluster Setup
• Module 2: Cluster Hardening
• Module 3: System Hardening
• Module 4: Minimise Microservice Vulnerabilities
• Module 5: Supply Chain Security
• Module 6: Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security

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:
1. Cluster Setup (10%)
2. Cluster Hardening (15%)
3. System Hardening (15%)
4. Minimise Microservice Vulnerabilities (20%)
5. Supply Chain Security (20%)
6. Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security (20%)

Before attending this accelerated course, you must have achieved the following:

• CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification

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.

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

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