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Kubernetes is the leading container orchestration platform powering modern cloud native applications. igmGuru offers the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) course to help you understand how to secure clusters, containers, and workloads across cloud environments. You will explore the 4Cs security model, identity and access management, network policies, supply chain security, and threat mitigation strategies. With practical examples and real world scenarios, this training prepares you to strengthen Kubernetes security and confidently pursue the KCSA certification.

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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate KCSA

Overview

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with Kubernetes
Understanding of cloud native concepts
Foundational knowledge of IT security
Linux command-line experience

Who Should Take This Course

Security professionals transitioning into cloud native
DevOps engineers working with Kubernetes
Platform engineers and SREs
Systems architects
Cloud engineers
IT professionals managing containerized workloads
Candidates preparing for the KCSA certification
Professionals planning to pursue advanced certifications like CKS

What You Will Learn

Cloud native security fundamentals (4Cs: Code, Container, Cluster, Cloud)
Kubernetes security architecture and core components
Authentication and authorization with RBAC and service accounts
Cluster hardening and secure configuration practices
Workload, pod, and container security
Network policies, pod security standards, and segmentation
Threat modeling with STRIDE and DREAD frameworks
Software supply chain risks and container image security
Observability, auditing, and compliance alignment (CIS, GDPR, PCI DSS)

What You Will Be Able to Do After Completing this KCSA Training

Apply Kubernetes security best practices
Harden clusters and configure RBAC securely
Implement network segmentation policies for workloads
Identify and mitigate container threats
Manage Kubernetes PKI basics
Conduct structured threat modeling
Align environments with compliance standards
Confidently prepare for the KCSA certification exam

Key Features

1 On 1 Training Option Available
24 X 7 Lifetime Support & Access
Small Batches Upto 10 Participants
Experienced & Professional Trainers
100% Job Assistance
Flexible Schedule

Course Curriculum

Lesson 1 - Cloud Native Security Fundamentals

1. The 4 Cs of Cloud Native Security (Cloud, Cluster, Container, Code)

2. Shared Responsibility Model

3. Vendor & Infrastructure Security

4. Isolation Techniques (VMs, Containers, Namespaces)

5. Artifact Repositories & Image Security

6. Code & Workload Security Basics

Lesson 2 - Kubernetes Architecture Security

1. Kubernetes Control Plane Security: API Server, Controller Manager, Scheduler and Etcd.

2. Node Components Security: Kubelet, Kube-Proxy and Container Runtime

3. Pod & Workload Security

4. Container Networking Security

5. Storage Security

6. Client & Access Security

Lesson 3 - Kubernetes Security Fundamentals

1. Authentication & Authorization

2. RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

3. Secrets Management

4. Pod Security Standards (PSS)

5. Pod Security Admission

6. Isolation & Segmentation

7. Network Policies

8. Auditing & Logging

Lesson 4 - Threat Modeling and Attack Vectors in Kubernetes

1. Data Flow & Trust Boundaries

2. Persistence Mechanisms

3. Denial of Service (DoS)

4. Privilege Escalation

5. Compromised Containers & Malicious Code

6. Network-Based Attacks

7. Access to Sensitive Data

Lesson 5 - Platform and Infrastructure Security

1. Supply Chain Security

2. Image Scanning & Registry Protection

3. Admission Controllers

4. Service Mesh Security

5. Observability & Runtime Security

6. Cluster Connectivity & Secure Communication

7. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security

Lesson 6 - Compliance and Security Frameworks

1. Cloud Native Compliance Frameworks

2. Threat Modeling Frameworks

3. Supply Chain Compliance

4. Security Automation & DevSecOps Tools

5. Governance & Policy Enforcement

Lesson 7 - Cloud Provider and Multi-Cluster Security

1. Managed Kubernetes Security Considerations

2. Cluster Hardening

3. Identity & Access Management (IAM) Integration

4. Multi-Cluster & Hybrid Security Strategies

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Duration : 16 Hrs
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KCSA Certification Exam

After completing the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) training program and hands-on exercises, learners receive a Course Completion Certificate from igmGuru.

Exam Details

Duration: 90 minutes
Format: 60 multiple-choice questions.
Exam Fee: $250 USD
Passing Score: 75%.
Certification: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA)
Certification validity: 2 years from the date of passing

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