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Kubernetes Security
1 Course
1 Hours
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Secure your containerized workloads from the control plane to runtime. In this path, you'll learn to harden the Kubernetes API server and Etcd, enforce least-privilege access with RBAC and Network Policies, protect secrets with encryption and KMS integration, and implement Policy-as-Code and automated threat detection with OPA Gatekeeper, Kyverno, and Falco.
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Kubernetes Security
Secure Kubernetes end to end: harden the control plane, lock down access with RBAC and Network Policies, and detect runtime threats with OPA Gatekeeper, Kyverno, and Falco.
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What You'll Learn
- Secure Kubernetes control plane components, identity, and network traffic using TLS, RBAC, OIDC, and Network Policies.
- Harden container images, runtimes, and workloads with vulnerability scanning, Seccomp/AppArmor profiles, and Pod Security Admission.
- Protect sensitive data with Etcd encryption at rest, external KMS integration, and automated secret rotation.
- Enforce Policy-as-Code with OPA Gatekeeper and Kyverno, detect runtime threats with Falco and audit logging, and respond to cluster compromises.
Prerequisites
- Foundational Kubernetes administration skills (CKA-level), including working knowledge of Linux systems, containers, and basic networking.
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