📱 eBook en inglés ULTIMATE CERTIFIED KUBERNETES SECURITY SPECIALIST (CKS) CERTIFICATION GUIDE

Secure Kubernetes with Confidence and Ace the CKS Exam.

Key Features
? Master Kubernetes security with real-world, hands-on practices.
? Hands-on exercises, practice questions, tips, and exam-focused guidance.
? Get CKS certified with exam aligned content and questions.

Book Description
As Kubernetes adoption surges across industries, security has become the most critical aspect of managing modern containerized infrastructure. Ultimate Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Certification Guide is designed for professionals who want to validate their expertise in securing Kubernetes clusters and workloads. This book is your trusted companion for not just passing the CKS exam, but mastering the security concepts that every Kubernetes administrator must know.

The book begins with an overview of the CKS curriculum and lays a strong foundation in Kubernetes security fundamentals. From there, it takes a structured approach—covering cluster setup, hardening, operating system security, and minimizing microservice vulnerabilities. You will also explore advanced topics such as software supply chain security, runtime protection, logging, and monitoring, as well as real-world tools like AppArmor, Seccomp, and gVisor are introduced with hands-on examples to reinforce your learning.

Packed with practical exercises, sample questions, and actionable insights, this guide ensures that you are exam-ready and job-ready! Thus, whether you are preparing for the CKS, or looking to strengthen your Kubernetes security skills, this book will elevate your expertise and confidence.

So, start your journey toward becoming a Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist today!

What you will learn
? Understand and follow the official CKS exam curriculum outline.
? Set up secure and hardened Kubernetes clusters from scratch.
? Secure Linux hosts and container images for safe deployments.
? Detect, isolate, and prevent vulnerabilities in microservices.
? Protect the Kubernetes software supply chain and components.
? Implement logging and monitoring to ensure runtime security.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to CKS Exam Curriculum
2. Cluster Setup
3. Cluster Hardening
4. System Hardening
5. Minimizing Microservice Vulnerability
6. Supply Chain Security
7. Monitoring, Logging, and Runtime Security
8. Practice Questions with Solutions
Index

About the Authors
Vijay Kumar is a seasoned IT professional, with over 12 years of diverse experience in the IT industry. Throughout his career, he has worn multiple hats—serving as an IT Analyst, Consultant, and Project Lead—contributing to large-scale digital transforation initiatives. His expertise includes IT modernization, automation, and migration across high-demand sectors such as financial institutions, government agencies, telecom providers, and large enterprise clients across India, Europe, and the United States.

Vijay currently works as a Cloud Solution Architect specializing in application modernization, migration, cloud security and AI Solutions. He helps enterprises transition from legacy environments to cloud-native platforms, combining deep technical knowledge with practical problem-solving to guide their cloud transformation.