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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

The CKS certification is particularly suited for professionals who already hold a Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification and wish to expand their expertise in Kubernetes security. This certification validates your competence in securing containerized applications and Kubernetes platforms throughout development, deployment, and runtime.

This Certification is Intended For

• Kubernetes administrators
• Cloud administrators
• IT security professionals

Prerequisites

• An active Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification
• The CKA certification must be valid on the day of the CKS exam (including retakes)

However, we recommend our Fundamentals & Advanced Bundle to optimally prepare for the certification.

Certification Content

The CKS exam is performance-based and simulates real-world scenarios to test your knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud security. It covers the following topics, among others:

• Securing Kubernetes components
• Implementing network security policies
• Managing authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Securing container images and runtime environments
• Monitoring and logging security-related events

These contents are designed to validate your ability to secure Kubernetes environments in professional scenarios.

Benefits of Certification

With the CKS certification, you demonstrate that you possess the necessary skills to implement Kubernetes security in a professional environment and secure containerized infrastructures. This certification can significantly enhance your career opportunities in IT security and cloud technologies.

Exam Details

• Exam Format: Performance-based online exam
• Exam Language: English

Please note that the exam is administered by the Linux Foundation and requires specific technical setup for your exam environment.

Exam Voucher and Customer Benefits

KubeOps Academy offers official vouchers for the KCNA exam by the Linux Foundation.
Special benefit: The voucher purchase includes a German invoice with German VAT, making processing easier for companies and individuals in Germany.