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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7

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

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Enforce container immutability and implement runtime security policies to maintain application integrity.
Configure and manage Kubernetes audit logs for comprehensive security oversight and efficient log management.
Detect and respond to malicious activity using behavioral analysis and real-time monitoring tools like Falco.
Investigate signs of compromise and apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework for effective incident response.

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Assessments

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Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

This course covers how to maintain and improve Kubernetes security with continuous monitoring, logging, and runtime protection. You’ll enforce container immutability, manage audit logging, and use open-source tools for log storage. You'll detect threats in real time with Falco, using behavioral analysis and custom rules. The course also covers investigating and responding to security incidents using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Each lesson gives you practical tools to secure your clusters and succeed in the CKS exam.

In this module, you’ll learn how to maintain and enhance the security of your Kubernetes environment through continuous monitoring, effective logging, and robust runtime security. You’ll address container immutability, audit Kubernetes logs, detect malicious activities and threats, and investigate signs of compromise. You’ll work with a variety of tools to help you secure your cluster and respond to potential incidents, making this an engaging and practical module.

What's included

22 videos4 assignments

22 videos Total 165 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Immutability 6 minutes
Read Only Filesystem 6 minutes
Policy Enforcement with VAP 9 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Auditing in Kubernetes 8 minutes
Define an Audit Policy 13 minutes
Event Batching and Tuning 3 minutes
Configure Backend Log Storage 7 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Syscall Behavioral Analysis 12 minutes
Using Falco for Threat Detection 7 minutes
Falco Host Installation 14 minutes
Falco Kubernetes Installation 14 minutes
Falco Configuration and Rules 8 minutes
Falco Custom Rules in Action 19 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
MITRE ATT&CK® Framework 12 minutes
Security Event Log Review 4 minutes
Gathering Evidence of Compromise 11 minutes
Practicing Kubernetes Security 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Ensure Immutability of Containers at Runtime Quiz 30 minutes
Use Kubernetes Audit Logs to Monitor Access Quiz 30 minutes
Detect Malicious Activity, Threats, and Attacks Quiz 30 minutes
Investigate and Identify Signs of Compromise Quiz 30 minutes

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