Expanding CARE: Passing CKS can now extend your CKA certification

CNCF expanded its CARE Program (Certification Advancement & Recertification Experience) so that beginning June 18, passing or recertifying the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) exam automatically extends or reinstates the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. The change recognizes that CKS builds directly on CKA knowledge, letting one successful exam maintain both credentials and reducing renewal friction for professionals pursuing multiple certifications.