Description

Introduction of Securing Containers and Kubernetes

In the modern DevOps landscape, security is a critical component of the software development lifecycle. DevSecOps integrates security practices into DevOps, ensuring that applications and infrastructure are secure by design. This Securing Containers and Kubernetes training focuses, addressing vulnerabilities, best practices, compliance, and security automation. Participants will gain hands-on experience with container security tools, Kubernetes security policies, and automated security scanning, equipping them with the skills to build and maintain secure cloud-native applications.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with containerization concepts (Docker)
• Fundamental knowledge of Kubernetes architecture
• Experience with Linux and command-line interfaces (CLI)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to DevSecOps and Cloud-Native Security

1.1 Understanding DevSecOps: Security in DevOps Workflows
1.2 Importance of Security in Containerized Applications
1.3 DevSecOps vs. Traditional Security Approaches
1.4 Key Security Challenges in Cloud-Native Environments

2. Security Fundamentals in Containers and Kubernetes

2.1 Understanding Container Security Risks
2.2 Common Vulnerabilities in Containers and Kubernetes
2.3 Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for Cloud-Native Apps
2.4 Hands-On: Identifying Security Risks in Containerized Applications

3. Hardening Docker Containers

3.1 Secure Dockerfile Best Practices
3.2 Container Image Security: Scanning and Vulnerability Management
3.3 Reducing Attack Surface: Least Privilege and Rootless Containers
3.4 Image Signing and Verification with Notary
3.5 Hands-On: Implementing Secure Containerization Practices

4. Kubernetes Security: Threats and Mitigations

4.1 Understanding Kubernetes Security Architecture
4.2 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Kubernetes
4.3 Securing Kubernetes API Server and Networking
4.4 Secrets Management in Kubernetes
4.5 Hands-On: Configuring RBAC and Secure Secrets Storage

5. Securing Container Runtime and Workloads

5.1 Runtime Security Challenges in Kubernetes
5.2 Implementing Pod Security Standards (PSS)
5.3 Security Context and Pod Security Policies (PSP)
5.4 Enforcing Network Policies for Kubernetes Workloads
5.5 Hands-On: Configuring Security Contexts and Pod Security

6. Supply Chain Security and Compliance

6.1 Understanding Software Supply Chain Attacks
6.2 Implementing Secure CI/CD Pipelines
6.3 Container Image Signing and Attestation
6.4 Compliance and Regulatory Requirements (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS)
6.5 Hands-On: Securing a CI/CD Pipeline with DevSecOps

7. Advanced Security Monitoring and Incident Response

7.1 Logging and Monitoring Security Events in Kubernetes
7.2 Intrusion Detection with Falco and Kubernetes Audit Logs
7.3 Threat Hunting and Anomaly Detection in Containers
7.4 Automating Security Incident Response
7.5 Hands-On: Implementing Real-Time Security Monitoring

8. Automating Security with DevSecOps Tools

8.1 Security Scanning Tools: Trivy, Clair, Anchore
8.2 Policy Enforcement with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Gatekeeper
8.3 Service Mesh Security with Istio and Linkerd
8.4 Hands-On: Integrating Security Scanning into DevSecOps Pipelines(Ref: Compliance as Code in DevSecOps: Automating Security and Governance)

9. Zero Trust Security in Kubernetes

9.1 Understanding the Zero Trust Model for Cloud-Native Applications
9.2 Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Kubernetes
9.3 Implementing Mutual TLS (mTLS) for Kubernetes Services
9.4 Hands-On: Applying Zero Trust Security in Kubernetes

10. Case Studies and Real-World Implementations

10.1 Case Study: Security Best Practices in Large-Scale Kubernetes Deployments
10.2 Lessons Learned from Kubernetes Security Breaches
10.3 Industry Trends and Emerging Threats in Cloud Security

Conclusion

By the end of this training, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of DevSecOps principles, container security best practices, and Kubernetes security strategies. They will be equipped to secure cloud-native applications, integrate security into DevOps pipelines, and automate security monitoring and compliance. This Securing Containers and Kubernetes course is essential for DevOps engineers, security professionals, and cloud architects looking to build resilient, secure, and scalable Kubernetes environments.

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