How to get Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Professional · CNCF
The CKS exam tests your ability to secure production Kubernetes clusters in a real environment. Prepare with content focused on supply chain security, runtime threat detection, and cluster hardening. CKA is a prerequisite.
About the exam
CKS · Hands-on exam · 2 hours · 67% passing score · CKA prerequisite
What topics are covered?
Cluster Setup & Hardening
- • CIS Benchmark implementation
- • Auditing with kube-bench
- • API server security flags
Workload Security
- • Pod Security Admission
- • SecurityContext and capabilities
- • AppArmor and Seccomp profiles
Supply Chain Security
- • Image scanning and signing
- • OPA/Gatekeeper policies
- • Software bill of materials (SBOM)
Runtime Security
- • Threat detection with Falco
- • Audit log analysis
- • Syscall monitoring
Network Security
- • NetworkPolicy hardening
- • Service-to-service mTLS
- • Ingress TLS configuration
How to prepare with Cloudpuz
Prepare for Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) with 18 hands-on labs, realistic mock exams and a step-by-step path. Learn by doing and pass on the first try.
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What is the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification for?
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): The CKS exam tests your ability to secure production Kubernetes clusters in a real environment. Prepare with content focused on supply chain security, runtime threat detection, and cluster hardening. CKA is a prerequisite. This Professional certification is verified proof of skill for job applications and promotions.
What is the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam like?
CKS · Hands-on exam · 2 hours · 67% passing score · CKA prerequisite
How long does prep take?
With Cloudpuz's hands-on content, about 8 weeks and 18 hands-on labs.
Which topics are covered?
Cluster Setup & Hardening, Workload Security, Supply Chain Security, Runtime Security, Network Security.