Why is it important to configure ssl.truststore.location and ssl.truststore.password in Kafka client authentication when using SSL?

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Kafka - Security

Why is it important to configure ssl.truststore.location and ssl.truststore.password in Kafka client authentication when using SSL?

ATo specify the SASL mechanism used for authentication

BTo store the client's private key for authentication

CTo verify the broker's SSL certificate and establish trust

DTo enable plaintext communication without encryption

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand truststore role
The truststore contains certificates of trusted Certificate Authorities to verify the broker's SSL certificate.
Step 2: Differentiate from keystore and SASL
Keystore holds client's private key; SASL mechanism is unrelated to truststore; plaintext disables encryption.
Final Answer:
To verify the broker's SSL certificate and establish trust -> Option C
Quick Check:
Truststore verifies broker cert for SSL trust [OK]

Quick Trick: Truststore verifies broker SSL cert to establish trust [OK]

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