IT Security
Kubernetes and Container Runtime Security
This in-depth course develops directly applicable capability in Kubernetes and Container Runtime Security. It connects Cluster Threat Model and Control Plane, Identity, Authorization, and Secrets, and Pod and Network Hardening to the decisions, controls, and activities participants need to perform in their workplace.
Overview
Practical learning for workplace transfer.
This in-depth course develops directly applicable capability in Kubernetes and Container Runtime Security. It connects Cluster Threat Model and Control Plane, Identity, Authorization, and Secrets, and Pod and Network Hardening to the decisions, controls, and activities participants need to perform in their workplace. The five-module curriculum progresses toward Cluster Security Lab, using evidence, scenarios, and work products appropriate to the subject.
Prerequisites
Relevant workplace familiarity is recommended; exact technical prerequisites can be adapted to the participant group.
Objectives
- Analyze cluster threat model and control plane, including api server, etcd, scheduler, controller, and kubelet attack surfaces.
- Configure or structure identity, authorization, and secrets, including service accounts, rbac roles, bindings, and privilege escalation.
- Evaluate pod and network hardening, including pod security standards, capabilities, seccomp, and read-only filesystems.
- Manage runtime detection and incident response, including system calls, process activity, file changes, and network indicators.
- Apply cluster security lab, including review manifests for privilege and secret exposure.
Target audience
- Professionals responsible for this subject area
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
- Analysts, specialists, engineers, or coordinators working with the relevant processes
- Project, implementation, assurance, or improvement team members
- Professionals preparing for broader responsibilities in this field
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
01Cluster Threat Model and Control Plane3 topics
- API server, etcd, scheduler, controller, and kubelet attack surfaces
- Shared-responsibility boundaries for managed and self-managed clusters
- Security contexts, admission control, and audit logging
02Identity, Authorization, and Secrets3 topics
- Service accounts, RBAC roles, bindings, and privilege escalation
- Workload identity and cloud IAM integration
- Secrets encryption, external secret stores, and rotation
03Pod and Network Hardening3 topics
- Pod Security Standards, capabilities, seccomp, and read-only filesystems
- NetworkPolicy default deny, namespace isolation, and egress controls
- Image provenance, signing, scanning, and registry policy
04Runtime Detection and Incident Response3 topics
- System calls, process activity, file changes, and network indicators
- Falco-style rules, Kubernetes audit events, and alert tuning
- Pod isolation, credential revocation, evidence capture, and recovery
05Cluster Security Lab3 topics
- Review manifests for privilege and secret exposure
- Implement RBAC, pod, and network restrictions
- Investigate a simulated container escape indicator
Materials provided
- ○ Course-specific presentation slides
- ○ Guided exercises, scenarios, or configured-environment activities appropriate to the subject
- ○ Course-specific worksheets, checklists, or calculation templates
- ○ Applied workplace case materials
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for implementation questions
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy adapts the program to the client’s operating environment. Delivery combines structured explanation with subject-specific analysis, exercises, and implementation decisions so participants can transfer the learning to real responsibilities without implying vendor authorization.
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