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Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations

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This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. This lab demonstrates some of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation

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Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Teaches essential security measures to protect GKE clusters from pod escape and privilege escalation
Provides hands-on experience through self-paced labs in the Google Cloud console
Taught by Google Cloud Training, ensuring relevance to industry practices

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Learners who complete Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Software Engineer
The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. This includes writing code, debugging code, and testing code. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Software Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Database Administrator
The Database Administrator is responsible for managing an organization's databases. This includes creating and maintaining databases, as well as backing up and restoring databases. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Database Administrator by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Network Administrator
The Network Administrator is responsible for managing an organization's computer networks. This includes choosing the right network hardware and software, configuring network devices, and troubleshooting network problems. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Network Administrator by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Cloud Architect
The Cloud Architect designs and implements cloud computing solutions for organizations. This includes choosing the right cloud services, designing the cloud architecture, and managing the cloud environment. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Cloud Architect by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
DevOps Engineer
The DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This includes automating the software development process, managing the deployment of software, and monitoring the performance of software in production. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a DevOps Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Cloud Engineer
The Cloud Engineer designs, implements, and manages cloud computing solutions for organizations. This includes choosing the right cloud services, designing the cloud architecture, and managing the cloud environment. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Cloud Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
IT Manager
The IT Manager is responsible for managing an organization's information technology resources. This includes planning, budgeting, and staffing for IT projects, as well as managing the organization's IT infrastructure. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as an IT Manager by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Security Engineer
The Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing an organization's security systems and networks. This includes choosing the right security hardware and software, configuring security devices, and troubleshooting security problems. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Security Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Network Engineer
The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing an organization's computer networks. This includes choosing the right network hardware and software, configuring network devices, and troubleshooting network problems. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Network Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Systems Administrator
The Systems Administrator is responsible for managing an organization's computer systems and networks. This includes installing and maintaining software, configuring hardware, and troubleshooting system problems. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Systems Administrator by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Security Analyst
The Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring an organization's computer systems and networks for security threats. This includes detecting and responding to security incidents, and providing security recommendations to management. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Security Analyst by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Cloud Security Engineer
The Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for the security of an organization's cloud computing environment. This includes designing and implementing security controls, monitoring for security threats, and responding to security incidents. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Cloud Security Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
IT Security Specialist
The IT Security Specialist is responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from security threats. This includes implementing and managing security controls, as well as monitoring for security threats and responding to security incidents. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as an IT Security Specialist by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Cloud Security Architect
The Cloud Security Architect designs and implements cloud computing security solutions for organizations. This includes choosing the right cloud security services, designing the cloud security architecture, and managing the cloud security environment. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as a Cloud Security Architect by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.
Infrastructure Engineer
The Infrastructure Engineer designs, implements, and manages an organization's computer infrastructure. This includes choosing the right hardware and software, configuring hardware and software, and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. The Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations course can help build a foundation for a career as an Infrastructure Engineer by providing an understanding of the security concerns of a default GKE cluster configuration and the corresponding hardening measures to prevent multiple paths of pod escape and cluster privilege escalation.

Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Hardening Default GKE Cluster Configurations.
Covers the basics of Kubernetes security and provides a comprehensive overview of the topic.
Provides a practical guide to using Kubernetes. It great resource for anyone looking to get started with Kubernetes or to learn more about how to use it effectively.
Offers design patterns and best practices for building and operating cloud-native applications on Kubernetes, providing valuable insights for those seeking a deeper understanding of cluster hardening.
Covers a broad range of Kubernetes best practices, including security considerations. It provides practical guidance on cluster management, networking, and monitoring, which complements the course's focus on cluster hardening.
This concise guide is specifically tailored to securing Kubernetes environments. It covers key aspects like authentication, authorization, network security, and monitoring. While it provides valuable insights, it may not offer as much depth as some other resources.
This comprehensive reference book provides a thorough understanding of Kubernetes. While not primarily focused on security, it offers valuable background information on cluster architecture, scheduling, and networking, which is useful for grasping security concepts.

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