{"id":228848,"date":"2023-08-27T08:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T08:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/?p=228848"},"modified":"2024-01-07T08:12:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T08:12:41","slug":"containerization-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/containerization-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Containerization Certification in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Containerization has become a major trend in modern software development, and the need for secure containerization practices continues to grow. As a result, containerization certifications are in high demand as organizations seek qualified professionals to manage their containerized environments. In this article, we will discuss the top containerization certification in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-228852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-10-4.png\" alt=\"containerization certification\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-10-4.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-10-4-1280x879.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-10-4-980x673.png 980w, https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-10-4-480x330.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1800px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/containerization-certification\/#Certified_Container_Security_Expert_CCSE\" title=\"Certified Container Security Expert (CCSE) \n\">Certified Container Security Expert (CCSE) \n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/containerization-certification\/#Red_Hat_Certified_Specialist_in_Containers_and_Kubernetes\" title=\"Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes\">Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/containerization-certification\/#Certified_Cloud_Native_Security_Expert_CCNSE\" title=\"Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE)\">Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/containerization-certification\/#Certified_Kubernetes_Security_Specialist_CKS\" title=\" \nCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)\"> \nCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/containerization-certification\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certified_Container_Security_Expert_CCSE\"><\/span><b>Certified Container Security Expert (CCSE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/certified-container-security-expert\/\">Certified Container Security Expert (CSSE)<\/a> course ranks among the best containerization certifications available for individuals interested in securing the container environment as part of agile\/cloud\/DevOps environments.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course offers hands-on training through browser-based labs and 24\/7 instructor support. Ample resources, including over 40 guided exercises, are available to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Best suited for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Professionals, Penetration Testers, IT managers, Developers, and DevOps Engineers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Exam: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-hour practical exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Validity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lifetime<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Container certification cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">499 USD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>The following topics are covered in depth in the CCSE course:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Containers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container Reconnaissance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attacking Containers and Containerized Apps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defending Containers and Containerized Apps on Scale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Monitoring of Containers<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Hat_Certified_Specialist_in_Containers_and_Kubernetes\"><\/span><b>Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes certification<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another certification designed for professionals who want to demonstrate their knowledge of containers and Kubernetes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Best suited <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for Developers, Administrators, Architects, Site reliability engineers\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Exam: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-hour practical exam <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Certification prerequisite:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recommended to take the course &#8211; \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redhat.com\/en\/services\/training\/do080-deploying-containerized-applications-technical-overview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Containers, Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift Technical Overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or equivalent knowledge of Linux containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Validity:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not explicitly provided on the site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Container certification cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Standard subscription $7,500 USD* per year or training units + taxes. + exam fees(Not explicitly provided on the site )<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>The following topics are covered in the <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>course:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand container and OpenShift architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create containerized services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage containers and container images via basic diagnostic procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create custom container images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy containerized applications on Red Hat OpenShift.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy multi-container applications on Red Hat OpenShift.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certified_Cloud_Native_Security_Expert_CCNSE\"><\/span>Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/certified-cloud-native-security-expert\/\">Certified Cloud-Native Security Expert (CCNSE)<\/a> program stands out as a premier container certification tailored to individuals seeking to elevate their containerization expertise with a specific emphasis on Kubernetes security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to theory, the course offers hands-on training through browser-based labs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CCNSE course provides ample resources for students to excel in its 12-hour practical exams, such as\u00a0 50+ guided exercises, 24\/7 instructor support, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best suited for <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Professionals, Penetration Testers, Red Teamers, Application Security Engineers, IT managers, Developers, and DevOps Engineers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Exam:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-hour practical exam<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Duration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Validity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifetime<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Container certification cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 999 USD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The following topics are covered in depth in the CCNSE course:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud-Native Concepts and its Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microservices Architecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Containers and Container Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Kubernetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hacking Kubernetes Cluster<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubernetes Authentication and Authorization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubernetes Data Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubernetes Network Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defending Kubernetes Cluster<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certified_Kubernetes_Security_Specialist_CKS\"><\/span><b><\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those seeking a containerization course with a focus on grasping the fundamental aspects of Kubernetes security and desiring a short syllabus, the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialists certification is a good option. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before registering for the CKS exam, candidates must have a non-expired CKA certification. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get certified, the candidates must take a 2-hour practical exam, but no labs are provided in the training.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best Suited for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DevOps Engineers, Software Engineers, and Site Reliability Engineers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Exam: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-hour practical exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Validity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Years<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Certification prerequisite: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-expired CKA certification<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Container certification cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 595 USD + an additional 595 USD for CKA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The following topics are covered in the CKS course:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cluster Setup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cluster Hardening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System Hardening<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimize Microservice Vulnerabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply Chain Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring, Logging, and Runtime Security<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/ccnse-vs-cks-which-is-the-better-kubernetes-security-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCNSE vs CKS<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 26px;\">Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification is designed for professionals who want to demonstrate their skills in developing applications for Kubernetes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Best Suited for<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Administrators, Developers, and Engineers who want to engage in Kubernetes application development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Validity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Years<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Container certification cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 595 USD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The following topics are covered in the CKAD course:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Design and Build<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Deployment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Observability and Maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application Environment, Configuration, and Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services and Networking<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/cka-vs-ckad\/\">CKA vs CKAD<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Containerization certifications are in high demand in today&#8217;s job market, and the certifications discussed in this article are among the most popular and respected in the field. Earning a containerization certification can help you demonstrate your skills and knowledge in this fast-growing field, making you a more valuable asset to your organization. Whether you&#8217;re a security professional looking to improve your container security skills or a developer looking to learn more about containerized application development, these containerization certifications are a great way to enhance your career prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devsecops.ltd\/best-kubernetes-certification\/\">Best Kubernetes Certification in 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Containerization has become a major trend in modern software development, and the need for secure containerization practices continues to grow. As a result, containerization certifications are in high demand as organizations seek qualified professionals to manage their containerized environments. In this article, we will discuss the top containerization certification in 2023. 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