Software
CNCF
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
The pinnacle of Kubernetes security. Extremely high ROI for Cloud Security and DevOps engineers.
The facts
Exam cost
$395
Difficulty
Very Hard
Prep time
150 hours
Exam length
2 hours
Passing score
67%
Renewal
Every 2 years
Our estimate of the salary effect of holding this credential: +$26,000. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured figure.
Prerequisites
CKA Certification
How people prepare
- Killer.sh
- KodeKloud CKS Course
- Kubernetes Security Documentation
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