Kubernetes Security

About this assessment

The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) assessment is designed for professionals eager to validate and showcase their expertise in securing Kubernetes environments. This comprehensive assessment targets IT security professionals, DevOps engineers, and anyone responsible for safeguarding containerized applications. Candidates will be challenged with real-world scenarios that test their ability to implement security best practices, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure robust protection within dynamic Kubernetes ecosystems. By undertaking this assessment, participants gain recognition for their advanced skills, enhance their professional credibility, and equip themselves with practical solutions to contemporary security challenges. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field, the CKS assessment provides the tools and confidence needed to excel in Kubernetes security.

This section contains questions that assess your knowledge in securing Kubernetes cluster configurations and workloads. The questions are designed at an advanced difficulty level to test your expertise in securing Kubernetes environments.

This section will test the candidate's ability to harden Kubernetes environments, focusing on configurations, security practices, and access controls. Candidates will address advanced scenarios that require a thorough understanding of Kubernetes' security mechanisms.

This section focuses on assessing the skills required to detect and respond to threats in Kubernetes environments. The questions are designed to evaluate advanced understanding of threat detection and response mechanisms, including identifying malicious activity, configuring alerts, and responding to security incidents. The questions are structured in a way to challenge the understanding of sophisticated concepts and ensure the readiness for real-world applications.