Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) (KCSA) Exam Blueprint

KCSA

60Questions
90 minDuration
75%Passing Score
$250Price
2 yearsValid For
1Languages
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Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1.0 Overview of Cloud Native Security 14%
  • 1.1The 4Cs of Cloud Native Security
  • 1.2Cloud Provider and Infrastructure Security
  • 1.3Controls and Frameworks
  • 1.4Isolation Techniques
  • 1.5Artifact Repository and Image Security
  • 1.6Workload and Application Code Security
2.0 Kubernetes Cluster Component Security 22%
  • 2.1API Server
  • 2.2Controller Manager
  • 2.3Scheduler
  • 2.4Kubelet
  • 2.5Container Runtime
  • 2.6KubeProxy
  • 2.7Pod
  • 2.8Etcd
  • 2.9Container Networking
  • 2.10Client Security
  • 2.11Storage
3.0 Kubernetes Security Fundamentals 22%
  • 3.1Pod Security Standards
  • 3.2Pod Security Admissions
  • 3.3Authentication
  • 3.4Authorization
  • 3.5Secrets
  • 3.6Isolation and Segmentation
  • 3.7Audit Logging
  • 3.8Network Policy
4.0 Kubernetes Threat Model 16%
  • 4.1Kubernetes Trust Boundaries and Data Flow
  • 4.2Persistence
  • 4.3Denial of Service
  • 4.4Malicious Code Execution and Compromised Applications in Containers
  • 4.5Attacker on the Network
  • 4.6Access to Sensitive Data
  • 4.7Privilege Escalation
5.0 Platform Security 16%
  • 5.1Supply Chain Security
  • 5.2Image Repository
  • 5.3Observability
  • 5.4Service Mesh
  • 5.5PKI
  • 5.6Connectivity
  • 5.7Admission Control
6.0 Compliance and Security Frameworks 10%
  • 6.1Compliance Frameworks
  • 6.2Threat Modelling Frameworks
  • 6.3Supply Chain Compliance

Exam Details

Question Typesmultiple_choice
FormatPerformance-based (hands-on terminal)
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. ID must match the name on the exam registration. Acceptable forms include passport, driver's license, or national ID card.
RenewalRequired -- Certifications are valid for 2 years. Renewal requires retaking and passing the exam before expiry. No CE credit option — exam retake is the only renewal path.
PrerequisitesThere are no prerequisites for this exam. (recommended)
Retake PolicyOne free retake attempt is included with the exam purchase. A minimum 12-hour waiting period is required between attempts. The free retake must be used within 12 months of the original purchase.
LanguagesEnglish

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