Kafka - Security
Identify the error in the following Kafka security configuration snippet:
security.protocol=SASL_PLAINTEXT sasl.mechanism=SCRAM-SHA-256
Identify the error in the following Kafka security configuration snippet:
medium📝 Debug Q14 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Check security.protocol value
SASL_PLAINTEXT enables SASL but does not encrypt traffic, which is insecure for sensitive data.Step 2: Recommend secure protocol
Using SASL_SSL enables SASL authentication with SSL encryption, which is a best practice.Final Answer:
security.protocol should be SASL_SSL to enable encryption -> Option AQuick Check:
Use SASL_SSL for encrypted SASL connections [OK]
Quick Trick: SASL_PLAINTEXT lacks encryption; use SASL_SSL for security [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking SASL_PLAINTEXT encrypts data
- Confusing sasl.mechanism property name
- Believing SCRAM-SHA-256 is invalid
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