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| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Supply Chain Security | 20% | - Sign container images and verify signatures - Minimize base image footprint - Understand image security scanning and its workflow - Understand the software supply chain best practices - Use distroless images for static workload - Understand the container build process - Use static analysis tools to detect vulnerabilities - Use image admission controllers to prevent use of untrusted images |
| Topic 2: Cluster Setup | 10% | - Use role-based access control (RBAC) to minimize exposure - Manage sensitive information in clusters - Use Cis benchmarks to check Kubernetes cluster settings - Configure TLS certificates and minimum version for etcd - Use Pod Security Policies to control security-related pod behaviors - Understand the security implications of embedding cloud provider flags - Implement Pod-to-Pod encryption using mTLS or WireGuard |
| Topic 3: Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities | 20% | - Use OPA Gatekeeper to enforce security controls - Understand the principle of immutable containers - Use PSP to enforce security controls - Set appropriate security contexts for pods and containers - Configure network policies for namespace isolation - Use AppArmor or seccomp profiles to constrain container behavior |
| Topic 4: System Hardening | 15% | - Modify host components to improve security - Kernel defaults and parameters using sysctl - Enable audit logging - Understand the concept of OPA (Open Policy Agent) and Gatekeeper |
| Topic 5: Monitoring, Logging, and Runtime Security | 20% | - Understand and monitor network traffic - Audit and detect logs and events for anomalies - Detect threats at the container level - Perform behavioral analytics to detect malicious activity - Falco - container security monitoring and threat detection - Minimize the attack surface using container health indicators |
| Topic 6: Cluster Hardening | 15% | - Minimize admission of containers with raw block devices - Minimize admission of containers that allow host namespaces - Minimize admission of containers without AppArmor profile - Minimize admission of privileged containers - Minimize admission of containers with FlexVolume volumes - Minimize admission of containers with sharing the host network namespace - Minimize admission of containers without seccomp profiles - Minimize admission of containers with added capabilities - Minimize admission of containers without a security context - Minimize admission of containers with hostPath volumes - Minimize admission of containers with allowPrivilegeEscalation - Minimize admission of containers with capabilities assigned - Minimize admission of containers with sharing the host IPC namespace - Minimize admission of containers with sharing the host process namespace |
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NEW QUESTION # 43
Create a User named john, create the CSR Request, fetch the certificate of the user after approving it.
Create a Role name john-role to list secrets, pods in namespace john
Finally, Create a RoleBinding named john-role-binding to attach the newly created role john-role to the user john in the namespace john.
To Verify: Use the kubectl auth CLI command to verify the permissions.
Answer:
Explanation:
se kubectl to create a CSR and approve it.
Get the list of CSRs:
kubectl get csr
Approve the CSR:
kubectl certificate approve myuser
Get the certificate
Retrieve the certificate from the CSR:
kubectl get csr/myuser -o yaml
here are the role and role-binding to give john permission to create NEW_CRD resource:
kubectl apply -f roleBindingJohn.yaml --as=john
rolebinding.rbac.authorization.k8s.io/john_external-rosource-rb created kind: RoleBinding apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1 metadata:
name: john_crd
namespace: development-john
subjects:
- kind: User
name: john
apiGroup: rbac.authorization.k8s.io
roleRef:
kind: ClusterRole
name: crd-creation
kind: ClusterRole
apiVersion: rbac.authorization.k8s.io/v1
metadata:
name: crd-creation
rules:
- apiGroups: ["kubernetes-client.io/v1"]
resources: ["NEW_CRD"]
verbs: ["create, list, get"]
NEW QUESTION # 44
You have a Kubernetes cluster running a highly sensitive microservices application. You need to implement a strict security policy wnere only pods with specific labels can communicate with each other within the same namespace. How can you achieve this using NetworkPolicies?
Answer:
Explanation:
Solution (Step by Step) :
1. Define Label-Based Access: Identify the specific labels tnat pods within tne namespace Should have to allow communication. For example, let'S say pods with the labels Sapp: serviceAS and Sapp: serviceB' should be allowed to communicate, but other pods should be isolated.
2. Create NetworkPolicy: Create a NetworkPolicy YAML file named 'strict-communication.yaml to define the communication policy:
- This policy allows pods with the labels 'app: serviceA' or Sapp: serviced' to communicate witn each other. Other pods Within the same namespace are not allowed to communicate. 3. Apply Network Policy: Apply the NetworkPolicy using 'kubectr: bash kubectl apply -f strict-communication.yaml 4. Verify Network Policy: Verify the NetworkPolicy is applied: bash kubectl get networkpolicies -n 5. Test Access: Test communication between pods within the namespace. Pods with the specified labels Capp: serviceAS and Sapp: serviceB') should be able to communicate. Other pods should not be able to communicate with each other or with the labeled pods. This NetworkPolicy enforces a strict communication policy within the namespace. It restricts communication to pods with specific labels, effectively isolating other pods within the same namespace. This policy can be tuner customized to define more granular communication rules based on labels and other pod attributes.
NEW QUESTION # 45
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 # 46
SIMULATION
You must connect to the correct host . Failure to do so may
result in a zero score.
[candidato@base] $ ssh cks000023
Task
Analyze and edit the Dockerfile located at /home/candidate/subtle-bee/build/Dockerfile, fixing one instruction present in the file that is a prominent security/best-practice issue.
Do not add or remove instructions; only modify the one existing instruction with a security/best-practice concern.
Do not build the Dockerfile, Failure to do so may result in running out of storage and a zero score.
Analyze and edit the given manifest file /home/candidate/subtle-bee/deployment.yaml, fixing one fields present in the file that are a prominent security/best-practice issue.
Do not add or remove fields; only modify the one existing field with a security/best-practice concern.
Should you need an unprivileged user for any of the tasks, use user nobody with user ID 65535.
Answer:
Explanation:
See the Explanation below for complete solution
Explanation:
0) Connect to the correct host
ssh cks000023
sudo -i
PART A - Fix ONE prominent Dockerfile security/best-practice issue
1) Open the Dockerfile
vi /home/candidate/subtle-bee/build/Dockerfile
2) Find the "most obvious" security/best-practice problem and modify ONLY THAT ONE instruction Use / search in vi to quickly find candidates:
Candidate 1 (very common): USER root (or no USER but a USER 0)
Search:
/USER
If you see:
USER root
Change that single instruction to:
USER 65535
(or USER nobody if that exact word is already used in the file-but the task explicitly allows UID 65535, so USER 65535 is safest.)
✅ This is one-instruction change and is a top-tier best practice.
Candidate 2 (very common): FROM <image>:latest
Search:
/FROM
If you see something like:
FROM nginx:latest
Change ONLY that line to a pinned tag (example):
FROM nginx:1.25.5
(Any non-latest pinned version is the point. Don't add a digest line; just modify the existing FROM line.) Candidate 3: ADD http://... (remote URL download) Search:
/ADD
If you see remote URL usage like:
ADD https://example.com/app.tar.gz /app/
Change that single instruction to COPY only if it's copying local files.
If it's a remote URL, the more "correct" fix would normally be using curl with verification, but that would require adding instructions (not allowed).
So in this exam constraint, do NOT pick this unless it's actually a local add like:
ADD . /app
Then change just the word:
COPY . /app
3) Save and exit
:wq
Don't run docker build (task forbids building).
PART B - Fix ONE prominent security/best-practice issue in the Deployment manifest
4) Open the manifest
vi /home/candidate/subtle-bee/deployment.yaml
5) Change ONLY ONE existing field that is a clear security issue
Use / search in vi for the usual "bad fields":
Option 1 (most common): running as root
Search:
/runAsUser
If you see:
runAsUser: 0
Change that one existing field value to:
runAsUser: 65535
✅ This is a single-field change and matches the prompt hint.
Option 2: privileged container
Search:
/privileged
If you see:
privileged: true
Change only that value to:
privileged: false
Option 3: allow privilege escalation
Search:
/allowPrivilegeEscalation
If you see:
allowPrivilegeEscalation: true
Change only that value to:
allowPrivilegeEscalation: false
Option 4: writable root filesystem
Search:
/readOnlyRootFilesystem
If you see:
readOnlyRootFilesystem: false
Change only that value to:
readOnlyRootFilesystem: true
Option 5: image uses :latest
Search:
/image:
If you see:
image: something:latest
Change only that value to a pinned tag, e.g.:
image: something:1.2.3
6) Save and exit
:wq
What to pick (fast decision rule)
If you see run as root in either file, that's usually the highest scoring / most "prominent" security issue.
Dockerfile: USER root → USER 65535
Deployment: runAsUser: 0 → runAsUser: 65535
Those are perfect because you only modify one line/field and it matches the hint.
NEW QUESTION # 47
You need to implement a container image vulnerability scanning solution within your Kubernetes cluster. You want to use an external vulnerability scanner API that provides information about vulnerabilities in container images- Explain how you would design and implement this solution.
Answer:
Explanation:
Solution (Step by Step) :
1. choose Vulnerability Scanner:
- Select a reputable vulnerability scanner API that provides a comprehensive database and accurate information about container image vulnerabilities.
- Some options include Aqua Security, Anchore Engine, Snyk, Twistlock, and more.
- Choose a scanner with a suitable API interface for integration with your Kubernetes environment.
2. Implement a Scanner Service:
- Create a Kubernetes service that will communicate with your chosen vulnerability scanner API.
- This service will act as an intermediary between Kubernetes and the external scanner
- The service should be able to:
- Accept image details (registry, image name, tag) as input.
- Send requests to the scanner API to retrieve vulnerability information.
- Process the results from the scanner and format them for Kubernetes.
- (Optional) Store the scan results for future analysis and reporting.
3. Design Scanner Workflow:
- You can trigger scans using different methods:
- Automated Scanning: Implement a mechanism (e.g., a cron job or webhook triggered by image pushes) to automatically scan new images.
- On-Demand Scanning: Allow users to manually request image scans via a command line interface (CLI) or a user interface.
4. Integration with Kubernetes:
- You can integrate your scanner service with Kubernetes using several approaches:
- Admission Webh00k1 Use a wet)h00k to intercept pod creation or updates. The webh00k can send the image details to your scanner service and block pod creation if critical vulnerabilities are detected.
- Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs): Create CRDs to manage image scanning tasks- You can define a "ImageScan" or "Vulnerabilityscan" resource that represents a scan request.
- Deployment Controller: Use a custom controller or operator to manage the scanning process. This allows you to define rules for automatic scanning
and integrate with other Kubernetes resources.
5. Scanner Service Implementation (Example):
- Here's a simplified example using Python and a hypothetical "vulnerability-scanner" APC
python
import requests
import json
6. Handle Scan Results: - After scanning, process the vulnerability information received from the API. - You can: - Store the scan results in a database or log file. - Generate alerts or reports based on the severity of vulnerabilities found. - Integrate with other security tools or dashboards for analysis and remediation.
NEW QUESTION # 48
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