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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) + Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam Bundle

Start with the KCSA certification and then get your CKS! Please review the exam details, domains, competencies, and more by viewing the individual KCSA and CKS certification pages. 

POLICY CHANGE: As previously stated, please be reminded that our Certification Period Policy changed as of April 01, 2024, 00:00 UTC. Certifications achieved on or after this date will expire 24 months from the date the program certification requirements, including passing the exam, are met. Please see additional details here.

Who Is It For
KCSA is an associate-level certification designed for candidates interested in advancing their work with cloud native technologies. The CKS certification is for an accomplished Kubernetes practitioner (must be CKA certified) who has demonstrated competence on a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime.
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About These Certifications
KCSA & CKS were created by The Linux Foundation and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as a part of their ongoing effort to help develop the Kubernetes ecosystem. KCSA is a multiple choice exam and confirms conceptual knowledge of the cloud native ecosystem. The CKS exam is an online, proctored, performance-based test that requires solving multiple tasks from a command line running Kubernetes.
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What It Demonstrates
KCSA will demonstrate knowledge of the baseline security configuration of Kubernetes clusters to meet compliance objectives. A Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) has demonstrated the ability to secure container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime, and is qualified to perform these tasks in a professional setting.
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Exams Include
Proctored Online Exam Delivery
Exam Duration 2 Hours
Certification Valid for 2 Years
12 Month Exam Eligibility
One Retake
PDF Certificate and Digital Badge
Performance-Based Exam (CKA)
Exam Simulator (CKA only)
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CKS Exam Experience Level: Intermediate
KCSA Exam Experience Level: Beginner
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