Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

About this course

This course focuses on securing Kubernetes clusters by restricting API access and using strong role-based access control (RBAC). You’ll learn to manage user and service accounts securely, harden the API server, and configure access policies. The course also covers keeping your Kubernetes environment updated, including how to plan and execute upgrades with minimal downtime using KubeAdmin. By the end, you’ll have the skills to improve your cluster’s security and meet CKS certification standards.

What you'll learn

  • manage Kubernetes user and service accounts securely
  • harden the API server
  • configure access policies for Kubernetes clusters
  • plan and execute upgrades of Kubernetes environments

Course objectives

  • improve cluster security
  • understand role-based access control in Kubernetes

Skills you'll gain

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