[Solved] Given this elasticsearch.yml snippet:xpack.security.transport.ssl.enabled: true xpack.security.transport.ssl.verification_mode: certificate xpack.security.http.ssl.enabled:... | Elasticsearch

Elasticsearch - Security

Given this elasticsearch.yml snippet:

xpack.security.transport.ssl.enabled: true
xpack.security.transport.ssl.verification_mode: certificate
xpack.security.http.ssl.enabled: true

What is the effect of these settings?

AEncrypts only HTTP communication, transport is unencrypted

BEncrypts both transport and HTTP communications with certificate verification

CDisables all encryption for transport and HTTP

DEncrypts transport but disables HTTP encryption

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze transport SSL settings
Transport SSL is enabled with certificate verification mode set, so transport communication is encrypted and verified.
Step 2: Analyze HTTP SSL setting
HTTP SSL is enabled, so HTTP communication is encrypted.
Final Answer:
Encrypts both transport and HTTP communications with certificate verification -> Option B
Quick Check:
Both transport and HTTP encrypted with cert verification [OK]

Quick Trick: Enable both transport and HTTP SSL for full encryption [OK]

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