KCSA Discount Code: 30% Off with RUSHABH30

Put RUSHABH30 in the coupon field at checkout on training.linuxfoundation.org and the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA) exam drops from $250 to about $175 — a saving of roughly $75. It's an evergreen partner code with no expiry, issued directly to me through the official Linux Foundation Education affiliate program.

Quick facts

Format	Multiple choice
Duration	90 minutes
List price	$250
With RUSHABH30	~$175
Prerequisite	None

Who this is for

Beginners who want security awareness early in their cloud-native career, without committing to the full CKA-then-CKS path yet.

What it covers

• Overview of cloud native security
• Kubernetes cluster component security
• Kubernetes security fundamentals
• Kubernetes threat model
• Platform security, compliance, and security frameworks

Domain names above reflect the current official curriculum's topic areas; exact weightings are set by the Linux Foundation/CNCF and revised periodically, so check their published curriculum for the current breakdown.

Why it's worth it

KCSA pairs naturally with KCNA: same multiple-choice format, same entry-level price, but focused on security concepts instead of general architecture. It's a way to show security awareness on a CV years before you'd be ready for the CKA-gated CKS.

Prep tips

• Pair it with KCNA if you're studying both — the fundamentals overlap enough that studying them together is more efficient than sequentially.
• This is conceptual security knowledge (threat models, compliance frameworks), not hands-on hardening — save the tool-heavy practice for CKS later.
• The 4Cs of cloud native security (Cloud, Cluster, Container, Code) are a recurring framing across the official curriculum and worth understanding cold.

How to use the code

1. Add the KCSA exam to your cart on training.linuxfoundation.org.
2. Enter RUSHABH30 in the coupon field at checkout.
3. The total drops 30%. RUSHABH30 works on the exam alone, the exam bundled with the official prep course, and a retake within your eligibility window.