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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6

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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6

This course is part of Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Secure image registries and enforce image signing to prevent unauthorized access and tampering.
Perform static analysis of workloads and containers to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
Minimize base image footprints to reduce attack surfaces in containerized environments.
Scan container images for known vulnerabilities and automate security policy enforcement.

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

This course teaches you how to defend your Kubernetes environments against supply chain threats. You’ll secure image registries, enforce image signing, and set up access controls. Learn to use tools like KubeLinter and KubeSec for static analysis, reduce base image size, and scan for vulnerabilities with Trivy. Automate security policies using Trivy Operator and Kyverno. By course end, you’ll be able to secure your software supply chain and maintain a safe Kubernetes infrastructure.

In this module, you’ll focus on protecting the software supply chain in your Kubernetes environment. You’ll learn how to secure your image registry, enforce image signing, conduct static analysis of workloads, and minimize base image footprints. You’ll also scan images for vulnerabilities, gaining the skills needed to safeguard your Kubernetes software supply chain against potential threats.

What's included

20 videos4 assignments

20 videos Total 136 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
Learning objectives 1 minute
Software Supply Chain Risks 9 minutes
Protect Image Registry Access 6 minutes
Require Signed Images 14 minutes
Policy Enforcement: Image Policy Webhook 21 minutes
Policy Enforcement: Validating Admission Policy 9 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Static Analysis Fundamentals 6 minutes
Scan Manifests for Vulnerabilities with Kube-linter 5 minutes
Scanning for Cluster Vulnerabilities 5 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Understanding Container Images 9 minutes
Use Image Creation Good Practices 7 minutes
Reduce Image Attack Surface 6 minutes
Learning objectives 1 minute
Scanning for Vulnerable Images 5 minutes
Using Trivy to Identify Vulnerable Containers 8 minutes
Using the Trivy Operator 11 minutes
Using Trivy and Kyverno for SBOM Attestation 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Secure Your Software Supply Chain Quiz 30 minutes
Static Analysis of Workloads and Containers Quiz 30 minutes
Minimize Base Image Footprint Quiz 30 minutes
Scan Images for Known Vulnerabilities Quiz 30 minutes

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