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| Certification Vendor: | Linux Foundation |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CKS |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 395 |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Hands-on lab (Kubernetes environment), Performance-based exam, Terminal-based tasks |
| Real Exam Qty: | Performance-based tasks (no fixed number) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed |
| Recommended Training: | CKS Exam Preparation Course Kubernetes Security Essentials (Linux Foundation Training) |
| Exam Registration: | Linux Foundation Certification Page Linux Foundation Candidate Handbook |
| Sample Questions: | Linux Foundation CKS Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online, proctored, remote performance-based exam |
| Pre Condition: | Valid Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification is required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-kubernetes-security-specialist/ |
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The CKS certification is a valuable credential for IT professionals who work with Kubernetes and containerized applications. It demonstrates a candidate's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security in their work and provides a competitive edge in the job market. Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification exam is rigorous and challenging, requiring candidates to have a strong understanding of Kubernetes security best practices. However, it is also a rewarding experience, as successful candidates will have the skills and knowledge to secure Kubernetes environments and protect their organizations from cyber threats.
The CKS Exam is intended for IT professionals who have a deep understanding of Kubernetes security and are responsible for designing and implementing secure Kubernetes environments. CKS exam covers a wide range of topics including Kubernetes security concepts, Kubernetes security controls, Kubernetes security best practices, and security auditing and monitoring.
NEW QUESTION # 30
You are working on a Kubernetes cluster that hosts a critical microservices application. You have identified that the application is vulnerable to a known attack vector through a specific service called "payment-service." You need to quickly implement a security measure to mitigate this attack vector while minimizing the impact on other services.
How can you use a network policy to isolate the "payment-service" from the rest of the cluster and prevent the attack without disrupting the normal functioning of other microservices?
Answer:
Explanation:
Solution (Step by Step) :
1. Identify the specific traffic flows:
- Analyze the network traffic of the "payment-service" to understand the communication patterns it uses.
- Determine which services are essential for the "payment-service" to operate correctly.
- Identify the specific ports and protocols used by the "payment-service" to communicate with those services.
2. Define the network policy:
- Create a network policy specifically for the "payment-service."
- Allow only the necessary traffic flows to and from the "payment-service."
- Block any other traffic, including potential attack vectors.
3. Deploy and test the policy:
- Apply the network policy to the cluster.
- Monitor the "payment-service" closely to ensure it continues to operate correctly.
- Test the policy with simulated attacks to confirm its effectiveness.
Example Network Policy:
This policy allows the "payment-service" to communicate only With "order-service" and "database" services while blocking all other traffic. This allows the service to continue operating normally while isolating it from the rest of the cluster and mitigating the potential attack vector.
NEW QUESTION # 31
Fix all issues via configuration and restart the affected components to ensure the new setting takes effect.
Fix all of the following violations that were found against the API server:- a. Ensure that the RotateKubeletServerCertificate argument is set to true.
b. Ensure that the admission control plugin PodSecurityPolicy is set.
c. Ensure that the --kubelet-certificate-authority argument is set as appropriate.
Fix all of the following violations that were found against the Kubelet:- a. Ensure the --anonymous-auth argument is set to false.
b. Ensure that the --authorization-mode argument is set to Webhook.
Fix all of the following violations that were found against the ETCD:-
a. Ensure that the --auto-tls argument is not set to true
b. Ensure that the --peer-auto-tls argument is not set to true
Hint: Take the use of Tool Kube-Bench
Answer:
Explanation:
Fix all of the following violations that were found against the API server:- a. Ensure that the RotateKubeletServerCertificate argument is set to true.
apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
creationTimestamp: null
labels:
component: kubelet
tier: control-plane
name: kubelet
namespace: kube-system
spec:
containers:
- command:
- kube-controller-manager
+ - --feature-gates=RotateKubeletServerCertificate=true
image: gcr.io/google_containers/kubelet-amd64:v1.6.0
livenessProbe:
failureThreshold: 8
httpGet:
host: 127.0.0.1
path: /healthz
port: 6443
scheme: HTTPS
initialDelaySeconds: 15
timeoutSeconds: 15
name: kubelet
resources:
requests:
cpu: 250m
volumeMounts:
- mountPath: /etc/kubernetes/
name: k8s
readOnly: true
- mountPath: /etc/ssl/certs
name: certs
- mountPath: /etc/pki
name: pki
hostNetwork: true
volumes:
- hostPath:
path: /etc/kubernetes
name: k8s
- hostPath:
path: /etc/ssl/certs
name: certs
- hostPath:
path: /etc/pki
name: pki
b. Ensure that the admission control plugin PodSecurityPolicy is set.
audit: "/bin/ps -ef | grep $apiserverbin | grep -v grep"
tests:
test_items:
- flag: "--enable-admission-plugins"
compare:
op: has
value: "PodSecurityPolicy"
set: true
remediation: |
Follow the documentation and create Pod Security Policy objects as per your environment.
Then, edit the API server pod specification file $apiserverconf
on the master node and set the --enable-admission-plugins parameter to a value that includes PodSecurityPolicy :
--enable-admission-plugins=...,PodSecurityPolicy,...
Then restart the API Server.
scored: true
c. Ensure that the --kubelet-certificate-authority argument is set as appropriate.
audit: "/bin/ps -ef | grep $apiserverbin | grep -v grep"
tests:
test_items:
- flag: "--kubelet-certificate-authority"
set: true
remediation: |
Follow the Kubernetes documentation and setup the TLS connection between the apiserver and kubelets. Then, edit the API server pod specification file
$apiserverconf on the master node and set the --kubelet-certificate-authority parameter to the path to the cert file for the certificate authority.
--kubelet-certificate-authority=<ca-string>
scored: true
Fix all of the following violations that were found against the ETCD:-
a. Ensure that the --auto-tls argument is not set to true
Edit the etcd pod specification file $etcdconf on the master
node and either remove the --auto-tls parameter or set it to false.
--auto-tls=false
b. Ensure that the --peer-auto-tls argument is not set to true
Edit the etcd pod specification file $etcdconf on the master
node and either remove the --peer-auto-tls parameter or set it to false.
--peer-auto-tls=false
NEW QUESTION # 32
SIMULATION
Context
You must implement auditing for the kubeadm provisioned cluster.
Task
First, reconfigure the cluster 's API server, so that:
. the basic audit policy located at
/etc/kubernetes/logpolicy/audit-policy.yaml is used,
. logs are stored at /var/log/kubernetes/audit-logs.txt,
. and a maximum of 2 logs are retained for 10 days.
The cluster uses the Docker Engine as its container runtime . If needed, use the docker command to troubleshoot running containers.
The basic policy only specifies what not to log.
Next, edit and extend the basic policy to log:
. namespaces interactions at RequestResponse level
. the request body of deployments interactions in the namespace webapps
. ConfigMap and Secret interactions in all namespaces at the Metadata level
. all other requests at the Metadata level
Make sure the API server uses the extended policy.
Failure to do so may result in a reduced score.
Answer:
Explanation:
See the Explanation below for complete solution
Explanation:
1) Connect to the correct host
ssh cks000028
sudo -i
(If hostname differs in your exam, use the one shown in the question banner.)
2) Edit the API server static pod manifest
API server is a static pod in kubeadm.
vi /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml
3) Configure API server to enable auditing
Inside the command: section, ensure ALL of the following flags exist
(add them if missing, modify if present).
3.1 Use the given audit policy file
- --audit-policy-file=/etc/kubernetes/logpolicy/audit-policy.yaml
3.2 Store audit logs at the required location
- --audit-log-path=/var/log/kubernetes/audit-logs.txt
3.3 Retain a maximum of 2 log files
- --audit-log-maxbackup=2
3.4 Retain logs for 10 days
- --audit-log-maxage=10
✅ Example (your file may have more flags - that's fine):
- command:
- kube-apiserver
- --audit-policy-file=/etc/kubernetes/logpolicy/audit-policy.yaml
- --audit-log-path=/var/log/kubernetes/audit-logs.txt
- --audit-log-maxbackup=2
- --audit-log-maxage=10
Save and exit:
:wq
The API server will auto-restart (static pod).
Optional quick check:
docker ps | grep kube-apiserver
4) Edit and EXTEND the audit policy
Open the given basic policy:
vi /etc/kubernetes/logpolicy/audit-policy.yaml
The file already contains rules for what NOT to log.
You must ADD rules BELOW them (do not delete existing ones).
5) Add the required audit rules (EXACT ORDER)
Append the following rules in this order (order matters in audit policies).
5.1 Log namespaces interactions at RequestResponse
- level: RequestResponse
resources:
- group: ""
resources: ["namespaces"]
5.2 Log deployment request bodies in namespace webapps
- level: RequestResponse
namespaces: ["webapps"]
resources:
- group: "apps"
resources: ["deployments"]
5.3 Log ConfigMap and Secret interactions (all namespaces) at Metadata
- level: Metadata
resources:
- group: ""
resources: ["configmaps", "secrets"]
5.4 Log all other requests at Metadata
This must be LAST
- level: Metadata
5.5 Final audit-policy.yaml should END like this
# (existing "do not log" rules above)
- level: RequestResponse
resources:
- group: ""
resources: ["namespaces"]
- level: RequestResponse
namespaces: ["webapps"]
resources:
- group: "apps"
resources: ["deployments"]
- level: Metadata
resources:
- group: ""
resources: ["configmaps", "secrets"]
- level: Metadata
Save and exit:
:wq
6) Make sure API server uses the EXTENDED policy
Touch the manifest to guarantee reload:
touch /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml
Wait a few seconds.
7) Verify auditing is working
7.1 Check audit log file exists
ls -l /var/log/kubernetes/audit-logs.txt
7.2 Generate test activity
kubectl get namespaces
kubectl get configmaps -A
7.3 Confirm logs are written
tail -n 20 /var/log/kubernetes/audit-logs.txt
You should see audit entries.
NEW QUESTION # 33
SIMULATION
Documentation
Deployment, Pod Security Admission, Pod Security Standards
You must connect to the correct host . Failure to do so may result in a zero score.
[candidate@base] $ ssh cks000036
Context
For compliance, all user namespaces enforce the restricted Pod Security Standard .
Task
The confidential namespace contains a Deployment that is not compliant with the restricted Pod Security Standard . Thus, its Pods can not be scheduled.
Modify the Deployment to be compliant and verify that the Pods are running.
The Deployment's manifest file can be found at /home/candidate/nginx-unprivileged.yaml.
Answer:
Explanation:
See the Explanation below for complete solution
Explanation:
1) Connect to the correct host
ssh cks000036
sudo -i
export KUBECONFIG=/etc/kubernetes/admin.conf
2) Confirm the failing Pods + see the PSA error (fast)
kubectl -n confidential get deploy
kubectl -n confidential get pods
kubectl -n confidential describe deploy <deployment-name> | sed -n '/Events/,$p' (You'll usually see "violates PodSecurity 'restricted' ..." with the exact missing fields.)
3) Edit the provided manifest
vi /home/candidate/nginx-unprivileged.yaml
You must ensure the Pod template becomes compliant. Add/ensure the following exact blocks:
4) Add Pod-level securityContext (under spec.template.spec)
Find:
spec:
template:
spec:
Add this block under it (or merge if securityContext: already exists):
securityContext:
runAsNonRoot: true
runAsUser: 65535
seccompProfile:
type: RuntimeDefault
5) Add Container-level securityContext (under the nginx container)
Find:
containers:
- name: ...
image: ...
Under that container, add (or adjust) this exact block:
securityContext:
allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
readOnlyRootFilesystem: true
capabilities:
drop:
- ALL
If there are multiple containers, apply the same container securityContext to each one.
Save and exit:
:wq
6) Apply the manifest to the confidential namespace
kubectl -n confidential apply -f /home/candidate/nginx-unprivileged.yaml Wait rollout:
kubectl -n confidential rollout status deployment/<deployment-name>
If you don't know the deployment name from the file, list:
kubectl -n confidential get deploy
7) Verify Pods are running
kubectl -n confidential get pods -o wide
If still failing, show the exact PSA violation (this tells you what else to fix):
kubectl -n confidential describe pod <pod-name> | sed -n '/Events/,$p'
Quick "if it still fails" fixes (common restricted blockers)
Open the manifest again and ensure these are NOT set (or are removed/false):
hostNetwork: true
hostPID: true
hostIPC: true
any hostPort:
privileged: true
capabilities.add:
seccompProfile: Unconfined
runAsUser: 0 or runAsNonRoot: false
Then re-apply.
Minimal compliant result (what the grader expects)
Your Pod template should include:
seccompProfile: RuntimeDefault
runAsNonRoot: true (and a non-root UID like 65535)
container: allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
container: capabilities.drop: [ALL]
container: readOnlyRootFilesystem: true
NEW QUESTION # 34
SIMULATION
Context
You must fully integrate a container image scanner into the kubeadm provisioned cluster.
Task
Given an incomplete configuration located at /etc/kubernetes/bouncer and a functional container image scanner with an HTTPS endpoint at https://smooth-yak.local/review, perform the following tasks to implement a validating admission controller.
First, re-configure the API server to enable all admission plugin(s) to support the provided AdmissionConfiguration.
Next, re-configure the ImagePolicyWebhook configuration to deny images on backend failure.
Next, complete the backend configuration to point to the container image scanner's endpoint at https://smooth-yak.local/review.
Finally, to test the configuration, deploy the test resource defined in /home/candidate/vulnerable.yaml which is using an image that should be denied.
You may delete and re-create the resource as often as needed.
The container image scanner's log file is located at /var/log/nginx/access_log.
Answer:
Explanation:
See the Explanation below for complete solution
Explanation:
Below is the CKS exam style "do-this-exactly" runbook for Q3. It includes the minimal discovery commands (so you don't guess filenames), then the exact lines/blocks to set.
QUESTION 3 - ImagePolicyWebhook (Validating Admission) - Exam Steps
0) SSH + root
ssh cks000002
sudo -i
1) Identify the provided config files (no guessing)
ls -la /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
You are looking for files typically named like:
admission_configuration.yaml (AdmissionConfiguration)
imagepolicywebhook.yaml (ImagePolicyWebhookConfiguration) OR the ImagePolicyWebhook config embedded inside the AdmissionConfiguration kubeconfig (webhook kubeconfig) If unsure which is which, quick peek:
grep -R "ImagePolicyWebhook" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
grep -R "AdmissionConfiguration" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
grep -R "kubeconfig" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
PART A - Reconfigure API Server to enable required admission plugin(s)
2) Edit API server static pod manifest
vi /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml
2.1 Enable the admission plugin ImagePolicyWebhook
Find the line starting with:
- --enable-admission-plugins=
Ensure ImagePolicyWebhook is included in that comma list.
Example (your list may differ; just add ImagePolicyWebhook):
- --enable-admission-plugins=NodeRestriction,ImagePolicyWebhook
If the flag does not exist, add one line under command::
- --enable-admission-plugins=ImagePolicyWebhook
2.2 Point API server to the provided AdmissionConfiguration
In the same file, ensure this flag exists (use the file in /etc/kubernetes/bouncer that contains AdmissionConfiguration):
- --admission-control-config-file=/etc/kubernetes/bouncer/admission_configuration.yaml If your file is named differently, use the real filename you found in step 1, but keep the flag name exactly --admission-control-config-file.
Save/exit:
:wq
Static pod will restart automatically (kubelet watches the manifest).
Optional quick watch:
docker ps | grep kube-apiserver
# or:
crictl ps | grep kube-apiserver
PART B - Configure ImagePolicyWebhook to deny images on backend failure
3) Edit the ImagePolicyWebhook config
One of these is true on your cluster:
Option 1 (most common in these tasks): ImagePolicyWebhook config is a standalone file Edit the file in /etc/kubernetes/bouncer that contains kind: ImagePolicyWebhookConfiguration:
grep -R "kind: ImagePolicyWebhookConfiguration" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer vi /etc/kubernetes/bouncer/<THE_FILE_YOU_FOUND>.yaml Set (or ensure) exactly:
defaultAllow: false
Option 2: ImagePolicyWebhook config is embedded inside AdmissionConfiguration Edit the AdmissionConfiguration file:
vi /etc/kubernetes/bouncer/admission_configuration.yaml
Find the plugin section for ImagePolicyWebhook and ensure the config includes:
defaultAllow: false
✅ Save/exit:
:wq
PART C - Point backend configuration to https://smooth-yak.local/review
4) Edit the webhook kubeconfig to use the scanner endpoint
Find the kubeconfig file referenced by the ImagePolicyWebhook config.
Search for kubeConfigFile:
grep -R "kubeConfigFile" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
Open that kubeconfig path (example name below; yours may differ):
vi /etc/kubernetes/bouncer/kubeconfig
In kubeconfig, set the cluster server exactly:
clusters:
- cluster:
server: https://smooth-yak.local/review
✅ Save/exit:
:wq
PART D - Restart effect (make sure API server picks up config)
Because you already edited /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml, the API server restarted.
To be safe (and fast), force a restart by "touching" the manifest (no content change needed):
touch /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml
PART E - Test: apply vulnerable workload and confirm it is denied
5) Use admin kubeconfig (because old kubectl config may break)
export KUBECONFIG=/etc/kubernetes/admin.conf
kubectl get nodes
6) Deploy the test resource (should be DENIED)
kubectl apply -f /home/candidate/vulnerable.yaml
Expected: admission error/denied message.
If it already exists:
kubectl delete -f /home/candidate/vulnerable.yaml
kubectl apply -f /home/candidate/vulnerable.yaml
PART F - Verify the scanner was called (log check)
7) Check scanner access log
tail -n 50 /var/log/nginx/access_log
You should see requests hitting /review.
Quick "what to check if it doesn't deny"
Run these in order:
Confirm API server flags:
grep -n "enable-admission-plugins" /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml grep -n "admission-control-config-file" /etc/kubernetes/manifests/kube-apiserver.yaml Confirm deny-on-failure:
grep -R "defaultAllow" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
Must show:
defaultAllow: false
Confirm endpoint:
grep -R "server: https://smooth-yak.local/review" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer API server logs (docker runtime):
docker ps | grep kube-apiserver
docker logs $(docker ps -q --filter name=kube-apiserver) --tail 80
If you paste the output of:
ls -/etc/kubernetes/bouncer
grep -R "kind: AdmissionConfiguration" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
grep -R "ImagePolicyWebhook" -n /etc/kubernetes/bouncer
NEW QUESTION # 35
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