CKS
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
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Introduction to Kubernetes (LFS158)
by Linux Foundation
Get an in-depth primer on this powerful system for managing containerized applications in a clustered environment.
Introduction to Zero Trust (LFS183)
by Linux Foundation
Learn the fundamentals of Zero Trust and how open source tools such as SPIFFE and SPIRE can help.
Developing Secure Software (LFD121)
by Linux Foundation
Learn the security basics to develop software that is hardened against attacks.
CKS with Practice Tests
by Mumshad Mannambeth (KodeKloud)
Complete CKS preparation with hands-on security labs
CKS Certification Course - KodeKloud
by KodeKloud
Interactive CKS course with security labs
Kubernetes CKS Complete Course
by Kim Wuestkamp
CKS preparation with hands-on security scenarios
Kubernetes Security and Observability (2024)
by Tigera / O'Reilly
FREE - Modern approaches to security and observability with Calico
Kubernetes Networking and Security (2024)
by Alex Pollitt (Tigera CTO)
FREE - Network security from basics to advanced eBPF with Calico
Security Observability with eBPF (2024)
by Isovalent
FREE - Runtime security and observability using eBPF and Tetragon
Container Security, 2nd Edition (2025)
by Liz Rice
Fundamental technology concepts for securing containers
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Study Guide (2023)
by Benjamin Muschko
Complete CKS exam preparation with hands-on exercises
Kubernetes: Up and Running, 3rd Edition (2022)
by Brendan Burns, Joe Beda, Kelsey Hightower, Lachlan Evenson
Comprehensive Kubernetes guide with security chapters
Kubernetes Security and Observability (O'Reilly) (2021)
by Brendan Creane, Amit Gupta
Comprehensive guide to securing Kubernetes clusters
Hacking Kubernetes (2021)
by Andrew Martin, Michael Hausenblas
Threat-driven analysis and defense for Kubernetes
walidshaari/Certified-Kubernetes-Security-Specialist
Study materials and exercises maintained by the community
kodekloudhub/certified-kubernetes-security-specialist-cks-course
Study materials and exercises maintained by the community
moabukar/CKS-Exercises-Certified-Kubernetes-Security-Specialist
Study materials and exercises maintained by the community
CKS Exam Study Guide 2025
by DevOpsCube
Comprehensive CKS study guide - updated for 2025 curriculum
Updated CKS Certification 2024
by CNCF
Official CNCF blog about the October 2024 CKS exam update
Kubernetes Security Best Practices
by Sysdig
Comprehensive Kubernetes security guide with practical examples
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