The cooperation combines the depth and breadth of RGS, which is committed to helping the open source community, with the expertise of the Linux Foundation, the world’s leading resource for open source training and certifications.
With a focus on DevSecOps, the US government and military fulfill their secure modernization missions through the cloud.
In these challenging times, working closely with RGS to support the US government’s adoption of open source through secure tools and training is crucial, according to Clyde Seepersad, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Training and Certification, Linux Foundation. “We couldn’t be more proud to be working with RGS, whose focus on secure, open source tools and code – in particular cloud-enabled Kubernetes and DevSecOps – for the US government is mission critical.”
Through its relationship with RGS, US government employees will be able to access the nearly 100 training courses offered by the Linux Foundation, including those specializing in:
Kubernetes
DevSecOps/DevOps
cloud and containers
In addition, employees will be able to simply sign up for any of the Linux Foundation’s industry-leading cloud and open source certification exams. Mission Critical Cloud and Container exams are covered by certifications including:
Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA)
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Certified Security Specialist (CKS)
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
Don Poole, vice president of corporate communications and marketing for Rancher, said, “The Linux Foundation’s training and certification services are seamlessly tied into our core product and service offerings.”
Solutions for the public sector. Together, we will be able to provide a one-stop shop for assistance, resources, education and certifications essential to the US government’s effort to safely upgrade its technology infrastructure.