Kubernetes Deep Dive
RCCE students will learn Kubernetes container orchestration security including cluster hardening, pod security policies/standards, RBAC configuration, network policies, secrets management, admission controllers, and runtime security monitoring. RCCE students will learn to secure Kubernetes clusters from deployment through runtime, configure role-based access control for cluster resources, implement pod security standards to restrict container capabilities, write network policies for micro-segmentation, manage secrets securely within clusters, deploy admission controllers to enforce security policies, scan container images for vulnerabilities, and monitor cluster activity for suspicious behavior. This deep-dive course provides comprehensive technical coverage that goes beyond surface-level understanding. Building on core knowledge, RCCE students will learn to master the nuances, edge cases, and advanced configurations that separate competent practitioners from true experts. Students will engage with complex real-world scenarios and gain the depth of knowledge required to troubleshoot difficult situations, mentor junior team members, and make architectural decisions with confidence.
- Security Engineers building defensive controls
- Security Analysts and Blue Team members
- Systems Administrators with security responsibilities
- GRC and Risk Professionals supporting controls
- Professionals implementing Kubernetes Deep Dive
- Execute hands-on tasks for kubernetes deep dive
- Explain Kubernetes Architecture Overview fundamentals
- Execute hands-on tasks for control plane components
- Execute hands-on tasks for worker node components — covering API Server: cluster gateway + auth, kubelet: node agent + pod lifecycle.
- Integrate privilege controls with identity providers and SIEM telemetry, including kubelet: node agent + pod lifecycle.
- Execute hands-on tasks for security attack surface — covering Every component exposes APIs that must be authenticated and authorized.
- Design a scalable privilege management architecture with policy and enforcement
- Execute hands-on tasks for admission control
- Monitor and audit privilege usage; detect escalation attempts, including Infrastructure: host OS hardening.
- Execute hands-on tasks for defense in depth layers — covering Infrastructure: host OS hardening.
- Execute hands-on tasks for trust boundaries — covering External to cluster ingress boundary.
- Execute hands-on tasks for core security primitives
| Module 01 | Kubernetes Deep Dive |
| Module 02 | Kubernetes Architecture Overview |
| Module 03 | Control Plane Components |
| Module 04 | Worker Node Components |
| Module 05 | Cloud Controller: provider integration |
| Module 06 | Security Attack Surface |
| Module 07 | Kubernetes Security Model |
| Module 08 | Admission Control |
| Module 09 | Audit Logging |
| Module 10 | Defense in Depth Layers |
| Module 11 | Trust Boundaries |
| Module 12 | Core Security Primitives |
| Module 13 | Service Accounts |
| Module 14 | Security Contexts |
All hands-on labs run on Rocheston Rose X OS. Students practice kubernetes deep dive by implementing the controls discussed in class, with a focus on real-world deployment, monitoring, and validation.
- Lab 1: Execute hands-on tasks for kubernetes deep dive
- Lab 2: Explain Kubernetes Architecture Overview fundamentals
- Lab 3: Execute hands-on tasks for control plane components
- Lab 4: Execute hands-on tasks for worker node components
- Lab 5: Integrate privilege controls with identity providers and SIEM telemetry
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an official RCCE Course Completion Certificate for Kubernetes Deep Dive, verifiable through the Rocheston certification portal.
- Full access to all course materials and slide decks
- Hands-on lab access on Rocheston Rose X OS environment
- Access to Rocheston CyberNotes
- Access to Rocheston Zelfire — EDR/XDR SIEM platform
- Access to Rocheston Raven — online cyber range exercise platform
- Access to Rocheston Vulnerability Vines AI