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Linux Foundation KCSA Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your KCSA exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete Linux Foundation Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free KCSA questions. We also provide premium KCSA practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

Linux Foundation KCSA Exam Objectives

Section Weight Objectives
Overview of Cloud Native Security 14%
  • The 4Cs of Cloud Native Security
  • Cloud Provider and Infrastructure Security
  • Controls and Frameworks
  • Isolation Techniques
  • Artifact Repository and Image Security
  • Workload and Application Code Security
Kubernetes Cluster Component Security 22%
  • API Server
  • Controller Manager
  • Scheduler
  • Kubelet
  • Container Runtime
  • KubeProxy
  • Pod
  • Etcd
  • Container Networking
  • Client Security
  • Storage
Kubernetes Security Fundamentals 22%
  • Pod Security Standards
  • Pod Security Admissions
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Secrets
  • Isolation and Segmentation
  • Audit Logging
  • Network Policy
 
Kubernetes Threat Model 16%
  • Kubernetes Trust Boundaries and Data Flow
  • Persistence
  • Denial of Service
  • Malicious Code Execution and Compromised Applications in Containers
  • Attacker on the Network
  • Access to Sensitive Data
  • Privilege Escalation
Platform Security 16%
  • Supply Chain Security
  • Image Repository
  • Observability
  • Service Mesh
  • PKI
  • Connectivity
  • Admission Control


Compliance and Security Frameworks 10%
  • Compliance Frameworks
  • Threat Modelling Frameworks
  • Supply Chain Compliance
  • Automation and Tooling
Official Information https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/kubernetes-and-cloud-native-security-associate-kcsa/