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Kubernetes Threat and Attack Detection
on-demand course

Kubernetes Threat and Attack Detection

with Chris Jackson
April 2025
Intermediate
2h 46m
English
Pearson
Closed Captioning available in English

Overview

Develop practical skills in detecting, monitoring, and responding to threats and attacks in Kubernetes environments.

Kubernetes Threat and Attack Detection is an essential video course for Kubernetes practitioners aiming to proactively protect their clusters against security threats. Led by expert instructor Chris Jackson, this course guides you through robust strategies for detecting, analyzing, and responding to malicious activities and potential security breaches.

Throughout the lessons, you will explore critical topics such as enforcing container immutability, leveraging Kubernetes audit logs for real-time monitoring, and employing advanced threat detection tools like Falco. You’ll also learn how to use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to effectively investigate and identify signs of compromise. Each lesson provides hands-on demonstrations and actionable insights, equipping you with the practical skills necessary for maintaining secure, resilient Kubernetes infrastructures.

This course equips you with advanced techniques to confidently tackle real-world Kubernetes security challenges, enhancing your threat detection and security management capabilities.

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)

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ISBN: 9780135447307