Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA)

Name: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA)
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Prepare for the CNCF/Linux Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) exam — the entry-level credential for cloud native security. Master the 4Cs of cloud native security, Kubernetes cluster hardening, RBAC, network policy, the Kubernetes threat model, supply chain security, and the compliance frameworks every cloud security engineer should know.

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12 hours

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Updated May 2026

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By Marcus Reid

What You'll Learn

Explain the 4Cs of cloud native security and apply defense-in-depth across Cloud, Cluster, Container, and Code

Harden Kubernetes control plane components including the API server, etcd, kubelet, and controller manager

Configure RBAC, Network Policies, and Pod Security Standards to enforce least-privilege workloads

Analyze the Kubernetes threat model and map attacker tactics to the MITRE ATT&CK matrix for Kubernetes

Evaluate software supply chain risks and apply SBOM, image signing, and admission control mitigations

Audit clusters against the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark and align controls with NIST and SOC 2 frameworks

Prerequisites

Basic Kubernetes concepts (Pods, Deployments, Services, Namespaces)
Familiarity with Linux command line and file permissions
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS)
General security awareness (CIA triad, authentication vs authorization)

About the Instructor

Marcus Reid

Expert instructor with hands-on industry experience in Security.

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LevelBeginner

Duration12 hours

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Rating4.60 / 5.0

Cert targetKCSA

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