Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) is a £320 advanced-level course from Linux Foundation, typically completed in ~40 hours (around 40 study hours).
- Price
- £320
- Duration
- ~40 hours
- Level
- Advanced
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Provider
- Linux Foundation
About this course
Practical, performance-based exam on securing Kubernetes clusters. Requires a valid CKA first.
What you will be able to do
- Assess risk and control effectiveness against a framework
- Diagnose pipeline failures and release bottlenecks
- Troubleshoot failing pods, services and cluster networking
- Design a delivery pipeline with quality and rollback gates
- Design resilient, secure multi-service deployments on Kubernetes
- Recommend a prioritised security improvement plan
Highlights
- Hands-on exam
- CKA prerequisite
- Includes one free retake
Questions people ask
How much does Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) cost?
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) costs £320 through Linux Foundation. Prices are checked against the provider's UK listing and can change.
How long does Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) take?
The provider lists ~40 hours. That works out at roughly 40 study hours in total.
Is Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) suitable for beginners?
It is pitched at advanced level, so some prior experience helps.
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