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Preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam
In our four-day CKS workshop, you'll gain hands-on expertise in all relevant security measures and best practices to secure your Kubernetes cluster. Fully prepared to pass the CKS exam with confidence.
Workshop levelSolid practical experience recommended
Satisfied participants2340+
Days4
Workshop codeDW7
Workshop Details
What makes this workshop stand out
What you will learn and take away
This workshop is designed for experienced Kubernetes administrators and DevSecOps engineers pursuing the CKS certification. You'll gain hands-on expertise in:
- Cluster hardening following CIS Benchmarks: You'll configure etcd TLS encryption, harden the API server, and secure Kubelet against attacks.
- Supply chain security with modern tools: You'll sign container images with Cosign, generate SBOMs with Syft, and enforce policies with Kyverno.
- Runtime monitoring and incident response: You'll monitor running containers with Falco, forensically analyze compromised clusters, and respond to security incidents.
Through intensive hands-on exercises in virtual Kubernetes environments, you'll be optimally prepared for the 2-hour performance-based exam.
Why the investment pays off
Kubernetes security incidents cost companies an average of $4.45 million per data breach (IBM Security Report 2023). This workshop empowers your teams to proactively minimize risks:
- Implement CIS Benchmarks: Your teams apply CIS Security Standards for Kubernetes, which can serve as a foundation for compliance frameworks like NIS2 and ISO 27001.
- Reduce incident response time: With Falco, audit logs, and forensic techniques, your admins identify attacks up to 70% faster and limit damage.
- Minimize supply chain risks: Signed container images and SBOM validation prevent compromised dependencies (critical for regulated industries: finance, healthcare, government).
The workshop takes place in small groups (max. 8 participants), allowing your team to clarify individual questions and work through hands-on scenarios.
Prerequisites
Required:
- Valid CKA certification (mandatory for CKS exam eligibility per CNCF). If not yet obtained: DW6: CKA Prep Course
- 6+ months experience administering Kubernetes clusters (production environments)
- Proficiency with Linux (command line, filesystems, processes, network tools like iptables, tcpdump)
- Basic network security knowledge (firewalls, TLS/SSL, certificates)
Not required:
- Prior experience with security tools like Falco, Trivy, or Cosign (covered in workshop)
- Programming skills (basic YAML knowledge sufficient)
Our Benefits
All from one hand!
With our high-quality trainings and workshops, you can bring yourself and your team up to date. All this with many benefits that you get from us.
- High Practical Content
- 70% hands-on, 30% theory. You work continuously with real scenarios and take working code home with you. No PowerPoint battles, but directly applicable knowledge for your projects.
- Cloud Learning Environment
- DevNinjas Dojo: Your own Kubernetes clusters and VMs for each participant in the browser. No installation, works despite VPN/proxy/firewalls. You work with dedicated resources, not in shared environments.
- Experienced Trainers
- Full-time DevOps engineers and consultants from DevNinjas lead the workshops. Not external trainers, but specialized employees actively working on client projects and sharing real-world experience.
- Small Groups
- Maximum 8 participants per workshop. Everyone gets individual support from the trainer. Your specific questions and use cases get answered, not passed over in anonymous crowds.
- Real-World Scenarios
- No toy examples or hello-world demos. You work with production-grade setups: multi-container applications, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring stacks. Directly transferable to your production environments.
- Certification
- You receive an official certificate of attendance as PDF and a verified LinkedIn badge. Document your professional development for your employer, HR, and recruiters professionally.
Testimonials
How participants experience our trainings
4.9/ 5.0
Based on 1047+ participant reviewsacross all DevNinjas trainings
Content
4.8
Trainer
5.0
Hands-on
4.8
Including BMW, Bundeswehr, Deutsche Bahn and many more.
"Very good technical expertise, very friendly and was able to convey the content interactively and clearly."
Fabian Maas
@STACKIT GmbH
"The "Docker & Kubernetes Bundle" training provided me with solid, practical knowledge for everyday work and enabled me to handle Docker and Kubernetes professionally. The excellently structured material offers real added value, even beyond the workshop. The combination of technical depth and interactive delivery by the trainer rounded off the whole experience. An experience that continues to help me even after the training."
Swen Strangfeld
@Bundesdruckerei GmbH
"From my perspective, the workshop had the right speed and an appropriate level of challenge. The subject matter was explained clearly by the instructor and practically consolidated with well-distributed exercises. Adjusting the workshop focus to the participants wishes was not a problem. Valuable practical experiences were shared, and even more specific questions were gladly answered. The instructor's professional expertise and extensive practical experience on the subject gave this workshop a special quality."
S. Kaiser
@forcont business technology GmbH
"Very competent, very pleasant teaching style."
Pascal Knöll
@Bundeswehr
"Nico was technically excellent, he had an answer to every question."
Manuel Becker
@innovas GmbH
"All expectations met. Good technical expertise."
Manuel Köhn
@Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation
"The trainer was very competent and was able to draw from an extensive wealth of experience."
Thomas Schaper
@OPITZ CONSULTING
"The advanced Kubernetes workshop at DevNinjas really helped me grow professionally. The content was practical and excellently prepared, so even complex topics like RBAC, network policies and Ingress were conveyed in an understandable and directly applicable way. The deep expertise of the trainer was especially impressive and noticeable in every session. I can recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to use Kubernetes in production!"
Marius Büttner
@Siemens AG
"I can recommend the Docker workshop at DevNinjas without reservation! The training was excellently structured: theory and practice complemented each other perfectly. The trainer always answered questions competently and clearly, making even more complex topics easily accessible. I was especially impressed by the professionally designed workshop materials, which are very useful as a reference even after the course. Overall, a thoroughly successful learning experience!"
Lukas Graf
@Bundeswehr
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