Oreilly – Kubernetes Security Basics 2025-4

Description

Kubernetes Security Basics course. This course provides learners with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to effectively secure Kubernetes environments. Taught by Chris Jackson, Cisco Principal Solutions Engineer, this course takes a hands-on approach to covering security fundamentals, cluster security methodologies, implementing strong access controls, and verifying platform integrity. Participants begin by building a personal Kubernetes lab environment that allows for real-world testing and learning. Course content includes an introduction to critical security best practices, including understanding CIS metrics for Kubernetes components, configuring role-based access controls, securing service accounts, and verifying platform binaries before deployment. Each course section is designed with hands-on demonstrations and real-world scenarios to reinforce learners’ skills and prepare them to implement what they learn immediately. This course is ideal for professionals looking to improve their security skills or prepare for the Kubernetes Security Specialist exam, providing a solid foundation in managing the security of Kubernetes infrastructures.

What you will learn

• Gain practical skills to effectively secure Kubernetes clusters and applications.
• Understand fundamental concepts and critical security practices in Kubernetes.
• The ability to secure clusters and implement strong access controls such as RBAC.
• Learn how to verify platform integrity and protect service accounts.
• Familiarity with CIS metrics for various Kubernetes components.
• Ability to create and work in a Kubernetes lab environment for hands-on experience.

This course is suitable for people who:

• Kubernetes professionals looking to enhance their security skills.
• People preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam.
• Security engineers who are responsible for securing cloud infrastructure.
• System administrators and DevOps engineers working with Kubernetes who need security knowledge.

Kubernetes Security Basics Course Specifications

• Publisher:  Oreilly
• Instructor: Chris Jackson
• Education level: Intermediate
• Training duration: 2 hours and 58 minutes

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