Kafka - Security
You want to configure Kafka to accept only clients with valid SSL certificates. Which broker config should you set?
You want to configure Kafka to accept only clients with valid SSL certificates. Which broker config should you set?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand client authentication setting
The 'ssl.client.auth' property controls if clients must present certificates.Step 2: Setting to require client certs
Setting 'ssl.client.auth=required' forces clients to provide valid SSL certificates.Final Answer:
ssl.client.auth=required -> Option BQuick Check:
Require client certs with ssl.client.auth=required = D [OK]
Quick Trick: Use ssl.client.auth=required to enforce client certs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Setting ssl.client.auth=none allows any client
- Using PLAINTEXT disables SSL
- Confusing keystore location with client auth
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