Kubernetes Network and Cluster Hardening

Gain essential Kubernetes network and cluster security skills to harden your infrastructure against threats and attacks.

Kubernetes Network and Cluster Hardening is a comprehensive video course designed to provide you with the essential skills needed to secure Kubernetes environments at the network and cluster level. Guided by expert instructor Chris Jackson; you’ll gain practical knowledge of critical security measures; from setting up effective network policies and securing ingress traffic with TLS; to safeguarding node metadata and restricting API access.

Throughout the course; you’ll learn advanced methods for protecting Kubernetes dashboards, minimizing external access, and verifying platform binaries. Each lesson includes actionable techniques and demonstrations to ensure you can confidently apply best practices for real-world Kubernetes deployments. Whether enhancing your current Kubernetes security practices or want to eventually take on the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification; this course offers valuable insights for improving the resilience and reliability of your clusters.

About the Instructor
Chris Jackson; CCIEx2 (RS; SEC) No.6256; is a Distinguished Architect at Cisco. He is also the author of Network Security Auditing (CiscoPress; 2010); CCNA Cloud CLDADM 210-455 Official Cert Guide(CiscoPress; 2016); and Cisco Certified DevNet Associate DEVASC 200-901 Official Cert Guide(CiscoPress; 2020). Chris is focused on DevSecOps, Cloud, and Security, and loves helping customers better leverage the business transformational aspects these technologies provide. He holds dual CCIEs in security and routing and switching, CISA, CISSP, ITIL v3, seven SANS certifications, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Course requirement
A working knowledge of Linux
A working understanding of containers and their management
Kubernetes experience and foundational knowledge (CKA equivalent knowledge level)

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