Kubernetes Microservices Security Essentials

Gain practical skills to secure microservices effectively within Kubernetes environments through proven best practices.

Kubernetes Microservices Security Essentials is a focused video course designed to equip you with comprehensive security practices essential for protecting Kubernetes-based microservices. Led by expert instructor Chris Jackson; this course guides you through the essential strategies to enforce robust security policies; safeguard sensitive data; and secure communication within Kubernetes clusters.

Through detailed lessons and practical demonstrations; you'll gain hands-on experience implementing pod security standards; managing Kubernetes secrets; enforcing container isolation techniques; and securing inter-pod communication using Cilium. Additionally; you'll master securing your software supply chain and scanning container images for vulnerabilities; significantly reducing security risks in your deployments.

Ideal for professionals looking to enhance their Kubernetes security expertise; this course will empower you to effectively manage and secure your microservices architecture; ensuring resilience and protection against evolving threats.

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)