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CKS Certification Roadmap: Strategies for Aspiring Specialists

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A Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is an expert in IT possessing the abilities and know-how to safeguard Kubernetes containerized apps and environments. An open-source platform called Kubernetes automates containerized application deployment, scalability, and management. Exam topics include examining how Kubernetes components are configured for security, configuring Ingress objects with security controls, safeguarding node metadata and endpoints, reducing the usage of GUI elements, and confirming platform binaries before deployment.

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam Format:

  • Targeted for: Kubernetes administrators and security specialists

  • Prerequisites: Valid Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification

  • Exam format: Hands-on performance-based tasks (15-20)

  • Duration: 2 hours

  • Passing score: 67%

  • Validity: 2 years

Earning a CKS certification demonstrates your ability to:

  • Control and set up safe Kubernetes clusters

  • Throughout the entire application lifetime, use security best practices (development, deployment, runtime)

  • Make good use of Kubernetes security features.

 

The CKS exam is performance-based, you will have to work through practical activities in a virtual setting. You can use a variety of tools, such as study guides, practice exam questions, and training courses, to prepare for the CKS exam. To demonstrate your abilities and expertise to prospective employers, earning a CKS certification is a great step if you're interested in a career in Kubernetes security.

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