K8Studio & Cyber Helmets partner to increase speed from learning to real-world application.
Key takeaways:
Hands-on Kubernetes security training features K8Studio’s best-in-class data visualization tool paired with Cyber Helmet’s best-in-class instructors.
K8Studio’s version 3 features more speed, efficiency, and control for students and practitioners securing Kubernetes environments.
Integrated training experience enables a seamless transition from learning to real-world application for cloud engineers, security analysts, and DevSecOps leaders.
Fueling K8Studio’s innovation pipeline will be continuous feedback from Cyber Helmet’s world-class instructors and security customers.
Kubernetes security is one of the most critical (and complex) challenges modern DevSecOps teams face. Enter version 3 of K8Studio.
We’ve harnessed the power of data visualization to change the game in cluster security and now we’re teaming up with Cyber Helmets to transform Kubernetes security training.
Starting today, K8Studio will be the default lab environment for all Cyber Helmets Kubernetes and cloud security training. Our partnership pairs our best-in-class tool with Cyber Helmet’s best-in-class instructors for an integrated training experience made for today’s security practitioners.
K8Studio simplifies Kubernetes management for all. From beginners studying Cloud to certified DevOps professionals, K8Studio’s innovative, intuitive tools enhance efficiency, productivity, and security of Kubernetes operations.
Intuitive cluster visualization complete with color coding and heatmaps, simplifies Kubernetes management by highlighting relationships and enabling detailed drill-downs. Imagine opening a comprehensive map of your clusters and spotting a security risk at first glance. K8Studio’s cutting-edge data visualization makes this possible.
This partnership creates an invaluable feedback loop for continuous K8Studio tool improvements furthering our cloud security innovation.
Why this partnership matters
Cyber Helmets knows that mastering Kubernetes security isn’t about memorizing commands — it’s about solving real problems in real environments. By embedding K8studio directly into their instructor-led training experience, they’re making that possible in ways that are more immersive, practical, and relevant than ever.
This means Cyber Helmets learners will get access to real sandbox environments, misconfigured clusters, guided exercises, and visual tooling — all seamlessly embedded in the Cyber Helmets courseware.
Think: less theory, more practical, problem-solving muscle.
With this integration, practitioners and students can practice spotting insecure role-based access controls (RBAC) and investigating cluster misconfigurations, and then learn how to fix them — in a live, risk-free setting.
And, with K8Studio, they’ll learn while using an intuitive data visualization tool with the ability to secure Kubernetes environments with more speed, efficiency, and control than ever before. Whether students or professionals, users can seamlessly transition from practicing within a course to applying their knowledge in real-world scenarios with K8Studio.
What learners can expect:
Hands-on Lab Environments Each course will include interactive, pre-configured Kubernetes clusters designed to simulate real-world misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
Guided Learning Scenarios
From insecure RBAC to vulnerable containers, learners will follow guided paths that show how to find, fix, and validate security issues in live environments.
Seamless Visual Integration K8studio’s intuitive tools like CloudMaps will be embedded into Cyber Helmets instructor-led training, giving learners a clear picture of their environments and security posture.
Exclusive Access & Perks
Students and instructors will benefit from trial access and enhanced capabilities within K8Studio as part of select courses.
Built for practitioners, backed by community
At the heart of this collaboration is a shared belief: security training should be hands-on, actionable, and immediately useful in the real world.
Whether you’re a cloud engineer, security analyst, or DevSecOps leader, you’ll walk away with not just knowledge — but the tools and environments to master Kubernetes security through practice.
From our leadership
K8Studio Chief Executive Officer Guillermo Quiros said:
“With K8Studio, we set out to transform Kubernetes management at every level making it more accessible, efficient, and secure than ever. Combining our tool with the Cyber Helmets learning experience is a powerful and immersive way for practitioners to master their cluster security competency.”
Cyber Helmets Managing Director Aris Zikopoulos said:
“At Cyber Helmets, our mission has always been to deliver security training that’s grounded in reality — practical, hands-on, and directly applicable to the challenges professionals face every day. By integrating K8Studio into our training programs, we’re raising the bar for what effective Kubernetes security education looks like. This partnership combines real-world scenarios with intuitive tooling, giving learners the experience, context, and confidence they need to secure cloud-native environments at scale.”
Key improvements in K8Studio v3:
The Cyber Helmets partnership will benefit from the latest version of K8Studio. In version 3, we addressed the need for speed to insight for Kubernetes security.
Multicluster Workspace with Multi-Window Support:
Thanks to the new Multi-Window Docking Layout Manager, you can open as many tabs as needed — across any cluster — and fully customize your workspace.
AI Copilot — Context-Aware Kubernetes Assistant:
An integrated AI Copilot, designed to assist you intelligently based on your current selection and workspace context.
Advanced Logs:
The new Advanced Logs feature allows you to view logs across Deployments or multi-container Pods in a consolidated, structured format.
Network Policies:
Immediately see if workloads are not isolated by ingress/egress rules. The visualizer shows which Pods are effectively “open” and where policies are missing.
Service Accounts & RBAC:
For any workload, quickly trace which service account is attached, what roles are bound to it, and what permissions it grants — no more hunting through YAML or CLI output.
Security Contexts:
Directly inspect each container’s security context. Check if it’s running as root, if it has a writable filesystem, what Linux capabilities are enabled, and more — all in one place.
Access & Navigation Improvements:
Streamlined exploration of resources and relationships. Whether you’re checking a deployment, a role binding, or a policy, get to the data that matters faster than ever before.
A smarter way to learn Kubernetes security
This isn’t just an upgrade in tooling — it’s a shift in how Cyber Helmets approaches cloud-native security education. With Cyber Helmets and K8studio working together, learners gain both the skills and the confidence to secure complex Kubernetes environments in the wild.
This collaboration brings engineers, security practitioners, and DevOps leads closer to the real-world skills needed to protect modern infrastructure.
Stay tuned for the upcoming K8studio-powered Kubernetes security training experience — a first look at how this hands-on integration works in action and full Kubernetes course list is coming soon. K8studio will also be integrated into Cyber Helmets broader cloud security curriculum.