CKA, CKAD, CKS: Your Ideal Kubernetes Certification Path
A comparison of CKA, CKAD, and CKS Kubernetes certifications covering scope, exam format, preparation time, salary impact, and a decision framework by role.
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CKS Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist: hardest k8s cert...
CKS exam breakdown: 6 domains, Falco/Trivy/OPA Gatekeeper tools required, CKA prerequisite, 2-year validity, and why it's harder than CKA. Full preparation guide.