Part 5: Platform Security (16%)
This part covers platform-level security controls including image security, observability, and security tooling.
Modules
Section titled “Modules”| Module | Topic | Complexity | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Image Security | Medium | 25-30 min |
| 5.2 | Security Observability | Medium | 25-30 min |
| 5.3 | Runtime Security | Medium | 25-30 min |
| 5.4 | Security Tooling | Medium | 25-30 min |
What You’ll Learn
Section titled “What You’ll Learn”- Container image security through the lifecycle
- Security observability and monitoring
- Runtime security and threat detection
- Security tools in the Kubernetes ecosystem
KCSA Exam Alignment
Section titled “KCSA Exam Alignment”This part covers the Platform Security (16%) domain:
- Observability (Falco, Sysdig, Tetragon)
- Service Mesh and mTLS basics
- Image security scanning and signing
- Runtime security concepts
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”Complete Part 4: Kubernetes Threat Model before starting this part.
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