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Cluster Setup for CKS

Learn how to securely configure Kubernetes clusters using network policies, CIS benchmarks, TLS-enabled Ingress, and more. This course prepares you with the essential skills for the CKS certification.

Intermediate
1h 23m
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Created by Manoj Nair

Last Updated Jan 13, 2026

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Cluster Setup for CKS

Learn how to securely configure Kubernetes clusters using network policies, CIS benchmarks, TLS-enabled Ingress, and more. This course prepares you with the essential skills for the CKS certification.

Intermediate
1h 23m
(0)

Created by Manoj Nair

Last Updated Jan 13, 2026

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What you'll learn

Securing Kubernetes clusters is critical for protecting containerized workloads and meeting certification requirements.

In this course, Cluster Setup for CKS, you’ll gain the ability to securely configure Kubernetes clusters in alignment with the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam.

First, you’ll explore implementing network segmentation using Network policies.

Next, you’ll explore how to apply CIS benchmarks to validate and harden Kubernetes components and configure Ingress with TLS to secure cluster communications.

Finally, you’ll learn how to protect node metadata and endpoints from unauthorized access, and verify platform binaries for trusted deployments.

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to secure Kubernetes clusters and confidently pursue your CKS certification.

Cluster Setup for CKS
Intermediate
1h 23m
(0)
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Manoj Nair - Pluralsight course - Cluster Setup for CKS
Manoj Nair
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With a Bachelor of Engineering (IT) from Mumbai University, Manoj is currently working with Microsoft Australia as a Cloud Solutions Architect. In his current role, he enables Cloud and Enterprise Customers to design, position, sell and deploy and troubleshoot Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions. Prior to Microsoft, Manoj worked with AWS as an Ecosystem Solutions Architect, as an AWS Senior Technical Trainer, and as Technical Instructor with DDLS, Sydney specializing on Microsoft Infrastructure Solutions.

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