Mastering Kubernetes Security: My Journey to CKS Certification 🛡️

ebenamor
5 min readNov 25, 2023

Scoring a stellar 71 points on my initial attempt at the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) might seem like an unattainable goal, but against all odds, I managed it with a touch of Jedi confidence. Join me as I recount the journey, sprinkled with a generous dose of humor! 😄

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Understanding the CKS Certification 🧙‍♂️
  3. The Preparation Journey 📚
  4. Exam Experience 🌠
  5. Key Learnings 🔍
  6. Tips for Exam Success 🌌
  7. Conclusion 🌠

Introduction

Scoring a stellar 71 points on my initial attempt at the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) might seem like an unattainable goal, but against all odds, I managed it with a touch of Jedi confidence. Join me as I recount the journey, sprinkled with a generous dose of humor! 😄

Why Kubernetes Security Matters 🛡️

Kubernetes, the bustling metropolis of containers, is not immune to the myriad threats that lurk in the shadows. From DDoS attacks to vulnerabilities in application code, the battlefield is diverse. Kubernetes security acts as…

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ebenamor

“Devops enthusiast by day, stand-up comedian in binary. Embracing open source like it´s the source of all humor. This bio was co-founded by me and a rogue AI”