Pearson IT Certification – Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) 2025-2

Apr 18, 2025 - 19:57

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The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a course designed to help you master security practices in Kubernetes environments, published by Pearson IT Certification Online Academy. The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a hands-on training program designed for DevOps professionals and system administrators to master security practices in Kubernetes environments. The course covers critical areas such as cluster setup, secure pod configuration, network policies, runtime security, and monitoring. Individuals gain real-world experience in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, managing secrets, enforcing security policies with tools such as AppArmor and seccomp, and conducting audits using native Kubernetes resources.

This 21-hour course follows the CKS outline and includes not only a demonstration of the technology throughout, but also hands-on exercises so you can practice and apply the skills. The CKS is a performance-based exam that requires candidates to solve multiple tasks from a Kubernetes command line. This course prepares students for the CKS exam by focusing on practical scenarios and commands, ensuring readiness for real-world challenges in container security, cloud-native security principles, and secure CI/CD pipelines.

What you will learn in Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS):

Prepare to pass the Kubernetes Certified Security Specialist (CKS) exam
Set up a Kubernetes cluster using secure methods
Implement security controls for service accounts
Protect node metadata and endpoints
And…

Course specifications

Publisher: Pearson IT Certification
Instructors: Chris Jackson
Language: English
Level: Intermediate
Number of Lessons: 167
Duration: 19 hours and 38 minutes

Course topics

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Prerequisites

A working knowledge of Linux
A working understanding of containers and their management
Kubernetes experience and foundational knowledge (CKA equivalent knowledge level)
For certification, you must have passed CKA exam prior to CKS