Kubernetes Security Essentials (LFS260) Course + Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam Bundle

This course provides the skills and knowledge on a broad range of best practices for securing container-based applications and Kubernetes platforms during build, deployment and runtime.

The course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Linux Foundation’s Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam. For details of LFS260 and CKS, please visit the corresponding product pages accordingly.

Bundle Kubernetes Security Essentials (LFS260) Course with Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam to help you to get CKS certified!

Obtaining the CKS validates your in-demand cloud security skills, accelerates your career advancement, delivers industry-wide recognition of your professional credentials, and opens up valuable networking opportunities within the cloud security community.

Please review the exam details, domains, competencies, and more by viewing the individual CKS certification and LFS260 pages.

1. After purchase the voucher, please log into your portal LFOSSA website, your training and exam voucher will be available under "Exam & Learning Voucher" (password-protected).

2. You need an LFID to register for and take Linux Foundation (LF) certification exams and e-learning courses. If you already have a Linux Foundation ID (LFID), you can redeem your voucher at https://trainingportal.linuxfoundation.org/redeem . If you do not have a LFID, click here (https://trainingportal.linuxfoundation.org/access/saml/login) to create one.

3. Log in to your LF Education portal,  enter your voucher code in the Enter Registration Code field and click Validate, then check the box: " I agree to The Linux Foundation Training Terms, Conditions & Policies and the Thought Industries Terms & Conditions." 

4. A confirmation message “Congrats, your code has been validated” will appear upon successful validation, confirming your voucher is valid. Click Register to complete the training and exam voucher registration.

5. Log in to LF Education global website with your LFID.   After the registration process, the certification exam and e-learning course will be available in the learner's portal within 24 hours, then the candidate will be available to take and schedule exam and access the course. 

The exam is based on Kubernetes v1.37

The CKS exam environment will be aligned with the most recent K8s minor version within approximately 4 to 8 weeks of the K8s release date.

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The E-learning and Exam Voucher is non-refundable upon purchase.

Exam Voucher is redeemable within 90 days post-purchase; Exam eligibility will be valid for 1 year from your registration date. You now have 90 days + 365 days for exam preparation!