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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2

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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

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6 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure and secure Kubernetes clusters using industry-standard network policies and CIS benchmarks.
Implement secure ingress with TLS and protect node metadata and endpoints from unauthorized access.
Verify platform binaries to ensure authenticity and integrity before deployment.
Manage Kubernetes Dashboard security with role-based access control for safe cluster administration.

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

This course covers network security policies, CIS benchmark implementation, and secure ingress with TLS. Learn how to set up, configure, and secure a Kubernetes cluster using industry best practices. You’ll practice node protection, binary verification, and Kubernetes Dashboard security, including role-based access control. Each lesson offers hands-on experience to help you secure your Kubernetes environments and prepare for the CKS exam. This course is ideal for those seeking certification or wanting to advance their cloud-native security skills.

In this module, you’ll focus on setting up and securing a Kubernetes cluster. You’ll gain hands-on experience with network security policies, use CIS benchmarking to validate your configuration, set up ingress objects with TLS, and apply node protection techniques. You’ll also explore GUI management and learn how to verify platform binaries before deployment.

What's included

28 videos6 assignments

28 videos Total 172 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Network Security Overview 10 minutes
Pod Communication Policies 12 minutes
Segmentation 22 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
CIS Benchmarks for Kubernetes 3 minutes
Install Kube-bench 4 minutes
Checking Compliance with Kube-bench 4 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Ingress 3 minutes
Creating Ingress Objects 7 minutes
Ingress Security Options 9 minutes
Testing Ingress Access 7 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Kubelet 7 minutes
Network Policies 8 minutes
Node Metadata Protection 13 minutes
Implement Kubelet Authentication 9 minutes
Test Kubelet and Node Metadata Security 8 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
K8s Dashboard Architecture 6 minutes
Dashboard Installation 12 minutes
Role Based Access Control (RBAC) 7 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Platform Binary Integrity 5 minutes
Download the Latest Kubernetes Release 2 minutes
Verify Binary Checksum 7 minutes

6 assignments Total 180 minutes

Network Security Policies Quiz 30 minutes
CIS Benchmark Review of Kubernetes Components Quiz 30 minutes
Properly Setup Ingress with TLS Quiz 30 minutes
Protect Node Metadata and Endpoints Quiz 30 minutes
Kubernetes Dashboard Security Quiz 30 minutes
Verify Platform Binaries Before Deploying Quiz 30 minutes

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