Kubernetes Security Courses and Certifications

Credential

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/week
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Building Docker & Kubernetes Network & Security Lab for Free

132 ratings at Udemy

Use for SDN, Network, Container Simulation/Automation, Hacking/PenTesting or preparation for CKAD, CKA and CKSS exams!

• Udemy
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) 2026

24 ratings at Udemy

Prepare and PASS the KCSA 2026 Certification Exam.

• Udemy
• 10 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Certified Kubernetes Administrator 2026

3370 ratings at Udemy

Master Course to prepare for Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification.

• Udemy
• 1 day 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations

This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. This lab demonstrates some of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster…

• Coursera
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Post-Exploiting a Compromised ETCD

Explore advanced techniques for exploiting compromised ETCD in Kubernetes clusters, including data tampering, malicious pod injection, and bypassing security controls.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Microservices Security Pattern in Kubernetes - East-West Traffic

Explore sidecar patterns and policies for securing APIs and apps in Kubernetes, featuring expert insights and a live hacking demo to enhance service security and resilience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video