Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
The CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) is a globally recognized certification from CNCF. It validates the knowledge and skills employers look for in cybersecurity roles across the DevSecOps and AppSec discipline.
60
Questions
2 hours
Time limit
67%
Passing score
8
Domains
Questions mirror the real CKS exam style - applied reasoning, not trivia. You learn to think through problems, not just memorize answers.
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The CKS exam has 60 questions.
The CKS exam requires a passing score of 67%. On the 100-to-900 scaled ISACA exams this translates to 450; on CompTIA percent-based exams it is a direct percentage.
The CKS exam has a time limit of 2 hours.
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Yes. CyberCertPrep questions are written to mirror the style of real certification exams - emphasizing applied reasoning and real-world scenarios rather than simple fact recall. This is especially important for advanced certs like CKS where the real exam tests decision-making, not memorization.
The CKS exam covers 8 domains: Cluster Setup, Network Security, Workload Security, Supply Chain, Runtime Security, Secrets Management, Monitoring Logging, Compliance Best Practices.
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