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Linux Foundation CKS Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Cluster Hardening15%- Minimize admission of privileged containers
- Minimize admission of containers that allow host namespaces
- Minimize admission of containers without seccomp profiles
- Minimize admission of containers with FlexVolume volumes
- Minimize admission of containers with raw block devices
- Minimize admission of containers with sharing the host process namespace
- Minimize admission of containers with added capabilities
- Minimize admission of containers with hostPath volumes
- Minimize admission of containers without AppArmor profile
- Minimize admission of containers with capabilities assigned
- Minimize admission of containers with sharing the host IPC namespace
- Minimize admission of containers without a security context
- Minimize admission of containers with sharing the host network namespace
- Minimize admission of containers with allowPrivilegeEscalation
Topic 2: Monitoring, Logging, and Runtime Security20%- Understand and monitor network traffic
- Minimize the attack surface using container health indicators
- Falco - container security monitoring and threat detection
- Audit and detect logs and events for anomalies
- Perform behavioral analytics to detect malicious activity
- Detect threats at the container level
Topic 3: Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities20%- Use PSP to enforce security controls
- Use AppArmor or seccomp profiles to constrain container behavior
- Understand the principle of immutable containers
- Configure network policies for namespace isolation
- Set appropriate security contexts for pods and containers
- Use OPA Gatekeeper to enforce security controls
Topic 4: System Hardening15%- Understand the concept of OPA (Open Policy Agent) and Gatekeeper
- Modify host components to improve security
- Enable audit logging
- Kernel defaults and parameters using sysctl
Topic 5: Supply Chain Security20%- Understand the software supply chain best practices
- Sign container images and verify signatures
- Use distroless images for static workload
- Use static analysis tools to detect vulnerabilities
- Minimize base image footprint
- Use image admission controllers to prevent use of untrusted images
- Understand image security scanning and its workflow
- Understand the container build process
Topic 6: Cluster Setup10%- Understand the security implications of embedding cloud provider flags
- Use Cis benchmarks to check Kubernetes cluster settings
- Implement Pod-to-Pod encryption using mTLS or WireGuard
- Configure TLS certificates and minimum version for etcd
- Use role-based access control (RBAC) to minimize exposure
- Use Pod Security Policies to control security-related pod behaviors
- Manage sensitive information in clusters

Answers to the Most Common Questions About Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

The CKS exam is the official Linux Foundation exam for Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS). Passing it earns you the Kubernetes Security Specialist credential, which sits at the Expert level. It is also connected to CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), so what you learn carries over if you plan to pursue those paths as well. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with Lead1Pass's practice questions pays off.

The CKS exam contains 15-20 questions, and the time limit is 120 minutes. Translate that into a pacing plan before exam day: know roughly how long you can afford per item, flag anything that stalls you, and circle back at the end instead of burning minutes. Two or three full timed sessions in Lead1Pass's test engine will teach you that rhythm far better than untimed reading ever will.

The passing score for the CKS exam is 66%, and the official registration fee is $395 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full for a retake, so treat self-assessment as part of the budget: run Lead1Pass's practice questions under timed conditions and only book your seat once your scores sit comfortably above the passing bar.

CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) certification is required before taking CKS Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-security-specialist/.

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The official Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The leading areas are:

  • System Hardening — 15% of the exam
  • Monitoring, Logging, and Runtime Security — 20% of the exam
  • Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities — 20% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown with every subtopic, see the Exam Topics outline above.

Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Sample Questions:

SIMULATION
Create a RuntimeClass named gvisor-rc using the prepared runtime handler named runsc.
Create a Pods of image Nginx in the Namespace server to run on the gVisor runtime class

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Correct Answer:

SeetheExplanationbelowExplanation:
Install the Runtime Class for gVisor
{ # Step 1: Install a RuntimeClass
cat <<EOF | kubectl apply -f -
apiVersion: node.k8s.io/v1beta1
kind: RuntimeClass
metadata:
name: gvisor
handler: runsc
EOF
}
Create a Pod with the gVisor Runtime Class
{ # Step 2: Create a pod
cat <<EOF | kubectl apply -f -
apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
name: nginx-gvisor
spec:
runtimeClassName: gvisor
containers:
- name: nginx
image: nginx
EOF
}
Verify that the Pod is running
{ # Step 3: Get the pod
kubectl get pod nginx-gvisor -o wide
}

SIMULATION
Documentation Ingress, Service, NGINX Ingress Controller
You must connect to the correct host . Failure to do so may result in a zero score.
[candidate@base] $ ssh cks000032
Context
You must expose a web application using HTTPS routes.
Task
Create an Ingress resource named web in the prod namespace and configure it as follows:
. Route traffic for host web.k8s.local and all paths to the existing Service web
. Enable TLS termination using the existing Secret web-cert.
. Redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS .
You can test your Ingress configuration with the following command:
[candidate@cks000032]$ curl -L http://web.k8s.local

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Correct Answer:

See the Explanation below for complete solution
Explanation:
1) Connect to the correct host
ssh cks000032
sudo -i
2) Use admin kubeconfig
export KUBECONFIG=/etc/kubernetes/admin.conf
3) Verify prerequisites (quick check)
These should already exist per task.
kubectl -n prod get svc web
kubectl -n prod get secret web-cert
kubectl get pods -n ingress-nginx
(If the ingress controller pods exist, you're good.)
4) Create the Ingress resource
Create Ingress named web in namespace prod with:
host: web.k8s.local
all paths → Service web
TLS using Secret web-cert
HTTP → HTTPS redirect (NGINX)
cat <<EOF | kubectl apply -f -
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
kind: Ingress
metadata:
name: web
namespace: prod
annotations:
nginx.ingress.kubernetes.io/ssl-redirect: "true"
nginx.ingress.kubernetes.io/force-ssl-redirect: "true"
spec:
ingressClassName: nginx
tls:
- hosts:
- web.k8s.local
secretName: web-cert
rules:
- host: web.k8s.local
http:
paths:
- path: /
pathType: Prefix
backend:
service:
name: web
port:
number: 80
EOF
5) Verify Ingress creation
kubectl -n prod get ingress web
kubectl -n prod describe ingress web
Confirm:
Host = web.k8s.local
TLS Secret = web-cert
Backend Service = web
6) Test HTTP → HTTPS redirect
curl -L http://web.k8s.local
Expected:
Redirects to https://web.k8s.local
Returns application response over HTTPS

SIMULATION
Documentation Deployments, Pods, Falco
You must connect to the correct host . Failure to do so may result in a zero score.
[candidate@base] $ ssh cks000026
Context
A Pod is misbehaving and poses a security threat to the system.
Task
One of the Pods belonging to the application ollama is misbehaving. It is directly accessing the system's memory reading from the sensitive file /dev/mem.
First, identify the misbehaving Pod accessing /dev/mem.
The cluster uses the Docker Engine as its container runtime . If needed, use the docker command to troubleshoot running containers.
Next, identify the Deployment managing the misbehaving Pod and scale it to zero replicas.
Do not modify the Deployment except for scaling it down.
Do not modify any other Deployments .
Do not delete any Deployments.

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Correct Answer:

See the Explanation below for complete solution
Explanation:
1) Connect to the correct host
ssh cks000026
sudo -i
2) Identify the misbehaving Pod accessing /dev/mem
This task hints Falco is available → use it first (fast + intended).
2.1 Check Falco logs for /dev/mem access
journalctl -u falco | grep dev/mem
If Falco runs as a pod instead of systemd:
kubectl -n falco logs -l app=falco | grep dev/mem
2.2 Identify the Pod name
From the Falco output, you will see something like:
Pod=ollama-xxxxx Namespace=default File=/dev/mem
Note the exact Pod name (example: ollama-7c9d6f7b6d-abcde)
3) (If Falco logs are unclear) Confirm using Docker runtime
Because the cluster uses Docker, verify which container is accessing /dev/mem.
3.1 List running containers
docker ps
3.2 Inspect suspicious container
(Find container related to ollama)
docker inspect <container_id> | grep ollama
You should confirm it maps to the same Pod you saw in Falco.
4) Identify the Deployment managing the misbehaving Pod
4.1 Get Pod details
kubectl get pod <MISBEHAVING_POD_NAME> -o wide
4.2 Find owning Deployment
kubectl get pod <MISBEHAVING_POD_NAME> -o jsonpath='{.metadata.ownerReference[0].name}' This will output something like:
ollama
That is the Deployment name
5) Scale ONLY that Deployment to zero replicas
Do not edit, delete, or touch anything else
kubectl scale deployment ollama --replicas=0
6) Verify the Pod is terminated
kubectl get pods | grep ollama
Expected: no running Pods
Also confirm replicas:
kubectl get deployment ollama
Replicas should show:
0/0

SIMULATION
Service is running on port 389 inside the system, find the process-id of the process, and stores the names of all the open-files inside the /candidate/KH77539/files.txt, and also delete the binary.

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Correct Answer:

See the Explanation belowExplanation:
root# netstat -ltnup
Active Internet connections (only servers)
Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address State PID/Program name tcp 0 0 127.0.0.1:17600 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 1293/dropbox tcp 0 0 127.0.0.1:17603 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 1293/dropbox tcp 0 0 0.0.0.0:22 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 575/sshd tcp 0 0 127.0.0.1:9393 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 900/perl tcp 0 0 :::80 :::* LISTEN 9583/docker-proxy tcp 0 0 :::443 :::* LISTEN 9571/docker-proxy udp 0 0 0.0.0.0:68 0.0.0.0:* 8822/dhcpcd
...
root# netstat -ltnup | grep ':22'
tcp 0 0 0.0.0.0:22 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 575/sshd
The ss command is the replacement of the netstat command.
Now let's see how to use the ss command to see which process is listening on port 22:
root# ss -ltnup 'sport = :22'
Netid State Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address:Port Peer Address:Port
tcp LISTEN 0 128 0.0.0.0:22 0.0.0.0:* users:("sshd",pid=575,fd=3))

SIMULATION

Context
AppArmor is enabled on the cluster's worker node. An AppArmor profile is prepared, but not enforced yet.

Task
On the cluster's worker node, enforce the prepared AppArmor profile located at /etc/apparmor.d/nginx_apparmor.
Edit the prepared manifest file located at /home/candidate/KSSH00401/nginx-pod.yaml to apply the AppArmor profile.
Finally, apply the manifest file and create the Pod specified in it.

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Correct Answer:

See the Explanation belowExplanation:


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