Kubernetes Security Training
Master Kubernetes security with this comprehensive 4-day training. Learn to secure clusters, implement security policies, detect threats, and maintain secure Kubernetes environments while preparing for the CKS certification.
Training Details
Section titled “Training Details”| Duration | 4 days (32 hours) |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Delivery | In-person, Live online, Hybrid |
| Certification | Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) |
Who Is This For?
Section titled “Who Is This For?”- Kubernetes security engineers
- Security-focused DevOps engineers
- Platform security specialists
- Anyone preparing for CKS certification
Learning Outcomes
Section titled “Learning Outcomes”After completing this training, you’ll be able to:
- Implement cluster hardening techniques
- Secure cluster components and etcd
- Configure system hardening and minimal attack surface
- Implement network policies and TLS
- Secure containerized applications
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats
- Implement Pod Security Standards
Detailed Agenda
Section titled “Detailed Agenda”Day 1: Cluster Setup and Hardening
Section titled “Day 1: Cluster Setup and Hardening”Module 1: Kubernetes Security Fundamentals
- Security architecture overview
- Threat modeling
- Security principles
- Hands-on: Assess cluster security
Module 2: Cluster Hardening
- API server security
- Kubelet security
- etcd encryption
- Hands-on: Harden control plane
Module 3: Authentication and Authorization
- Authentication methods
- RBAC implementation
- Admission controllers
- Hands-on: Configure RBAC
Day 2: System and Network Security
Section titled “Day 2: System and Network Security”Module 4: System Hardening
- Host OS security
- Kernel security modules (AppArmor, SELinux)
- Seccomp profiles
- Hands-on: Implement system hardening
Module 5: Network Security
- Network policies
- Service mesh security
- TLS certificate management
- Hands-on: Secure network traffic
Module 6: Ingress Security
- Ingress TLS configuration
- WAF integration
- API gateway security
- Hands-on: Secure ingress
Day 3: Workload Security
Section titled “Day 3: Workload Security”Module 7: Pod Security
- Pod Security Standards
- Pod Security Admission
- Security contexts
- Hands-on: Implement pod security
Module 8: Container Security
- Image scanning
- Image signing and verification
- Runtime security
- Hands-on: Scan and verify images
Module 9: Secrets Management
- Secret encryption at rest
- External secret management (Vault)
- Sealed Secrets
- Hands-on: Secure secrets
Day 4: Monitoring, Detection, and Response
Section titled “Day 4: Monitoring, Detection, and Response”Module 10: Security Monitoring
- Audit logging
- Security event monitoring
- Anomaly detection
- Hands-on: Configure audit logging
Module 11: Runtime Security
- Falco for runtime threat detection
- Container behavior monitoring
- Incident response
- Hands-on: Deploy Falco
Module 12: Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability scanning
- Compliance scanning
- Remediation workflows
- Hands-on: Scan for vulnerabilities
Module 13: CKS Exam Preparation
- Exam format and requirements
- Practice scenarios
- Security hardening checklist
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- CKA certification or equivalent knowledge
- Kubernetes administration experience
- Linux security fundamentals
- Understanding of networking and security concepts
Delivery Formats
Section titled “Delivery Formats”| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Person | On-site at your company’s location, hands-on with direct interaction |
| Live Online | Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs |
| Hybrid | Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling |
All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, security checklists, practice scenarios, and post-training support.