Overview of the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate Exam
The KCSA certification validates technical proficiency for cloud architects and security engineers in securing containerized workloads within Kubernetes environments. Candidates must demonstrate command over supply chain security using tools like Cosign and Syft, alongside vulnerability management through Trivy. The curriculum mandates deep understanding of OPA Gatekeeper for policy-as-code enforcement, mTLS implementation via Istio or Linkerd, and runtime security leveraging Falco. Technical objectives encompass hardening cluster configurations, managing secrets using HashiCorp Vault, implementing RBAC, and securing container images within CI/CD pipelines. Successful practitioners possess the capability to audit Kubernetes API requests, analyze network policies, and mitigate attack vectors within ephemeral cloud-native infrastructures.