Kubernetes training · Foundations and advanced security
Master Kubernetes security mechanisms, from the image to the cluster. Through a structured progression combining theory, demonstrations and labs, learn to secure your containers, workloads and Kubernetes environments in ways you can apply in production.
CLD-310 · Advanced · 1 to 3 days · 10 participants max. · Theory, demos and labs
Why train in Kubernetes security?
Kubernetes speeds up application deployment, but it also brings new security challenges around images, containers, identities, the network and cluster configuration. This course helps you understand these risks and master Kubernetes' native protection mechanisms, whatever your environment, on-premises or cloud.
The course follows a complete progression, from Linux foundations to Kubernetes orchestration. You will understand how each layer contributes to overall security and learn to protect images, containers, workloads and the cluster as a whole.
Three formats let you match the depth and the amount of practice to your goals: theoretical fundamentals in 1 day, theory and demonstrations in 2 days, or the full path with labs in 3 days. The configurations, policies and controls covered are designed to carry straight into your production environments.
On the programme
- RBAC
- Network Policies
- Pod Security
- StackRox & Aqua Security
- DevSecOps
What you will be able to put into practice
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand
the architecture and foundations of Kubernetes to identify the security mechanisms specific to each component.
- Secure
images, containers and workloads by applying the right controls at each stage of their lifecycle.
- Strengthen
the security of a Kubernetes cluster with configurations and practices suited to enterprise environments.
- Define
effective security policies aligned with operational needs, risks and production constraints.
- Implement
Kubernetes' native mechanisms such as RBAC, Network Policies and Pod Security to control access and limit the attack surface.
- Evaluate
what specialist solutions such as StackRox and Aqua Security bring, by understanding the technical mechanisms they rely on.
- Integrate
Kubernetes security into a DevSecOps approach to automate controls and build them into the application lifecycle for good.
The format in practice
Duration
1 to 3 days
1, 2 or 3 days
Group size
10 max.
10 participants max. per trainer
Format
- 1 day: fundamentals
- 2 days: theory and demos
- 3 days: full path with labs
Prerequisites
- Linux and networking basics
- Familiarity with containerisation
- A VMware- or VirtualBox-ready workstation with local network access
Certification
Certificate of attendance
Each participant receives this digital badge in their name, level 3 of 3 in the Cloud series.
Assessment
- Continuous assessment during demonstrations and labs
- Final practical scenario in the 3-day format
Who it is for
- Systems and security administrators
- Architects
- DevOps and DevSecOps engineers
- Developers and integrators
- Auditors
Methods
- Structured progression
- Live demonstrations
- Labs on a cluster
- Cases that carry straight into production
Materials
- Course materials
- Preconfigured virtual machines
- Resources available for 30 days
Practice
- Secure architecture
- Cloud-native security
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