Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 6

About this course

This course teaches you how to defend your Kubernetes environments against supply chain threats. You’ll secure image registries, enforce image signing, and set up access controls. Learn to use tools like KubeLinter and KubeSec for static analysis, reduce base image size, and scan for vulnerabilities with Trivy. Automate security policies using Trivy Operator and Kyverno. By course end, you’ll be able to secure your software supply chain and maintain a safe Kubernetes infrastructure.

What you will learn

• Secure image registries and enforce image signing to prevent unauthorized access and tampering.
• Perform static analysis of workloads and containers to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Minimize base image footprints to reduce attack surfaces in containerized environments.
• Scan container images for known vulnerabilities and automate security policy enforcement.