Apache Kafka Series - Kafka Security (SSL SASL Kerberos ACL)
Hands-On Course - Kafka Security Setup in AWS with SSL Encryption & Authentication, SASL Kerberos, ACL in Zookeeper
GKCreated by Stéphane Maarek, Gerd Koenig
Explore the essentials of securing Apache Kafka, focusing on encryption, authentication, and authorization. Gain practical experience with SSL, SASL Kerberos, and ACLs, all within an AWS environment. Build your confidence in protecting Kafka clusters and managing secure client connections.
Packt | May 2018 | 232 min
What You Will Learn
You will work through real-world scenarios to configure Kafka security features step by step. By applying SSL, SASL Kerberos, and ACLs in hands-on exercises, you will see how each security layer works in practice. Each skill builds on the last, helping you understand and troubleshoot secure Kafka deployments.
Key Features
- Set up SSL encryption and authentication to protect Kafka data and connections
- Implement SASL Kerberos authentication for advanced security in Kafka environments
- Create and manage ACLs to control access and permissions in Kafka and Zookeeper
Target Audience
This content is ideal for administrators ready to secure Kafka clusters, developers who need to integrate security into their applications, and solution architects looking to design robust Kafka environments. If you have some Kafka experience and want to deepen your understanding of its security features, you will find practical value here.
