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Linux Foundation CKS Dumps - Pass Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist Exam in 2026

The Linux Foundation CKS, or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, is a focused certification in the Kubernetes Security Specialist track. It is designed for professionals who work with Kubernetes and want to validate practical security skills across cluster and workload protection. This exam matters because it confirms your ability to secure Kubernetes environments in real-world scenarios. For administrators, engineers, and security-focused DevOps professionals, CKS is a strong proof of hands-on security knowledge.

Exam Topics

# Exam Topics Sub-Topics Approximate Weightage (%)
1 Cluster Setup Cluster access controls, secure baseline configuration, namespace isolation 15%
2 Cluster Hardening API server hardening, RBAC review, admission control configuration 20%
3 System Hardening Host security settings, Linux kernel protection, secure runtime permissions 15%
4 Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities Least privilege access, container security context, pod security controls 20%
5 Supply Chain Security Image verification, trusted registries, vulnerability scanning 15%
6 Monitoring, Logging and Runtime Security Threat detection, audit logging, runtime behavior monitoring 15%

The CKS exam tests practical Kubernetes security skills, not just theory. Candidates must understand how to secure clusters, reduce application risk, and respond to runtime threats under time pressure. The exam expects strong hands-on ability, good command of Kubernetes security concepts, and the confidence to solve tasks quickly and accurately.

Actual Linux Foundation CKS Exam Questions

Question 1

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.

Correct answer: A

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.


Question 2

SIMULATION

Create a network policy named allow-np, that allows pod in the namespace staging to connect to port 80 of other pods in the same namespace.

Ensure that Network Policy:-

1. Does not allow access to pod not listening on port 80.

2. Does not allow access from Pods, not in namespace staging.

Correct answer: A

apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1

kind: NetworkPolicy

metadata:

name: network-policy

spec:

podSelector: {} #selects all the pods in the namespace deployed

policyTypes:

- Ingress

ingress:

- ports: #in input traffic allowed only through 80 port only

- protocol: TCP

port: 80


Question 3

SIMULATION

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.

Correct answer: A

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']


Question 4

SIMULATION

Context:

Cluster:gvisor

Master node:master1

Worker node:worker1

You can switch the cluster/configuration context using the following command:

[desk@cli] $kubectl config use-context gvisor

Context:This cluster has been prepared to support runtime handler, runsc as well as traditional one.

Task:

Create a RuntimeClass namednot-trustedusing the prepared runtime handler namesrunsc.

Update all Pods in the namespace server to run onnewruntime.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

[desk@cli] $vim runtime.yaml

apiVersion: node.k8s.io/v1

kind: RuntimeClass

metadata:

name: not-trusted

handler: runsc

[desk@cli] $k apply -f runtime.yaml

[desk@cli] $k get pods

NAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE

nginx-6798fc88e8-chp6r 1/1 Running 0 11m

nginx-6798fc88e8-fs53n 1/1 Running 0 11m

nginx-6798fc88e8-ndved 1/1 Running 0 11m

[desk@cli] $k get deploy

NAME READY UP-TO-DATE AVAILABLE AGE

nginx 3/3 11 3 5m

[desk@cli] $k edit deploy nginx


Question 5

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.

Correct answer: A

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 | 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


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