Kubernetes Security Courses and Certifications

Rawkode Academy

Kubernetes Security with Identity & OIDC

Explore Kubernetes security, focusing on identity management, OIDC, and certificate handling. Learn best practices for secure cluster access and enterprise-level implementations.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist Masterclass

52 ratings at Udemy

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist Ultimate Preparation Guide Masterclass | Theory | Hands-on | Labs | Complete

• Udemy
• 13 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Packt

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

Master Kubernetes security: cluster setup, hardening, microservice vulnerabilities, supply chain security, and runtime protection. Gain practical skills for CKS certification and secure cluster management.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Packt

Advanced Kubernetes - Security, and Large-Scale Deployments

Master advanced Kubernetes with hands-on training in security, resource management, persistent storage, and large-scale deployments. Build production-ready infrastructure using RBAC, Kustomize, and deploy to GKE with proper monitoring and scaling.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 1

Master Kubernetes security fundamentals, set up home labs, analyze real hacking incidents, and prepare strategically for CKS certification with hands-on practice.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

Master Kubernetes security through hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance to harden clusters, secure cloud-native apps, and pass the CKS certification exam.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 8 courses

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 2

Master network security policies, CIS benchmarking, secure ingress with TLS, and node protection techniques to fortify Kubernetes clusters and advance your cloud-native security expertise.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

Master role-based access control, API security hardening, and cluster upgrades to enhance Kubernetes security posture and meet CKS certification standards.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 4

Master host hardening, network security, and identity management to strengthen Kubernetes infrastructure and reduce attack surfaces for the CKS certification exam.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 5

Master advanced Kubernetes security with pod protection, secrets management, OPA Gatekeeper, GVisor, Kata Containers, and Cilium encryption for microservices isolation.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6

Master Kubernetes supply chain security with image registry protection, signing enforcement, static analysis tools, vulnerability scanning, and automated policies using Trivy and Kyverno.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 7

Master Kubernetes security through continuous monitoring, logging, runtime protection, threat detection with Falco, and incident response using MITRE ATT&CK framework.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) Cert Prep

59 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get a comprehensive overview of Kubernetes, cloud native security best practices, and mitigation strategies as you prepare for the KCSA exam.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Google Kubernetes Engine Security: Binary Authorization

This lab deploys a Kubernetes Engine Cluster with the Binary Authorization feature enabled; you'll learn how to whitelist approved container registries and the process of creating and running a signed container.

• Google Skills
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Security Best Practices in Google Cloud

351 ratings at Coursera

Explore security controls and techniques on Google Cloud, including access management, encryption, API controls, and Kubernetes security. Hands-on labs reinforce key concepts for building secure cloud solutions.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course