https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/index.htmlHugoenCopyright (c) 2025 Fabrice Jammes - Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:15:26 +1000https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/introduction/index.htmlSat, 21 Sep 2024 14:15:26 +1000https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/introduction/index.htmlKubernetes Certifications The Cloud Native Computing Foundation offers three major certifications to validate your skills and expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters. These certifications are recognized worldwide and help validate your knowledge with recruiters and companies. CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) The CKA is intended for system administrators who want to demonstrate their mastery of Kubernetes cluster administration. It covers essential aspects of managing and operating a Kubernetes cluster.https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/tipsandtricks/index.htmlSat, 22 Nov 2025 14:15:26 +1000https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/tipsandtricks/index.htmlBefore the Exam Important Instructions Agree to Global Candidate Agreement Get Candidate Handbook Read the Important Instructions System Compatibility Check All information is on this page of the Linux Foundation site, to be done a few days before the exam.https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/cks_curriculum/index.htmlSat, 18 Jan 2025 14:15:26 +1000https://k8s-school.fr/labs/k8s/en/certifications/cks_curriculum/index.htmlThe requirements are listed in the CKS Curriculum. Make sure to check the up-to-date version. Here is the content of version 1.34 of the Curriculum: CKS Program 10% - Cluster Setup Use CIS benchmark to review the security configuration of Kubernetes components (etcd, kubelet, kubedns, kubeapi) Properly set up Ingress objects with security controls Protect node metadata and endpoints Minimize use of, and access to, GUI elements Verify platform binaries before deploying 15% - Cluster Hardening Restrict access to Kubernetes API Use Role Based Access Controls to minimize exposure Exercise caution in using service accounts, e.g. disable defaults, minimize permissions on newly created ones Update Kubernetes frequently 15% - System Hardening Minimize host OS footprint (reduce attack surface) Minimize IAM roles Minimize external access to the network Appropriately use kernel hardening tools such as AppArmor, seccomp 20% - Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities Setup appropriate OS level security domains e.g. using PSP, OPA, security contexts Manage Kubernetes secrets Use container runtime sandboxes in multi-tenant environments (e.g. gvisor, kata containers) Implement pod to pod encryption by use of mTLS 20% - Supply Chain Security Minimize base image footprint Secure your supply chain: whitelist allowed registries, sign and validate images Use static analysis of user workloads (e.g. kubernetes resources, docker files) Scan images for known vulnerabilities 20% - Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security Perform behavioral analytics of syscall process and file activities at the host and container level to detect malicious activities Detect threats within physical infrastructure, apps, networks, data, users and workloads Detect all phases of attack regardless of where it occurs and how it spreads Perform deep analytical investigation and identification of bad actors within environment Ensure immutability of containers at runtime Use Audit Logs to monitor access The training program is based on this curriculum.