[Solved] Given this Kafka producer config snippet:props.put("security.protocol",... props.put("ssl.truststore.location", "/path/to/truststore.jks");What is the main security feature enabled here? | Kafka

Kafka - Security

Given this Kafka producer config snippet:

props.put("security.protocol", "SASL_SSL");
props.put("sasl.mechanism", "PLAIN");
props.put("ssl.truststore.location", "/path/to/truststore.jks");

What is the main security feature enabled here?

AData encryption and user authentication

BOnly data compression

CNo security, just logging

DAutomatic message deletion

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the config properties
The security.protocol is set to SASL_SSL, which means SSL encryption plus SASL authentication.
Step 2: Understand SASL and SSL roles
SSL encrypts data in transit, SASL provides user authentication. The truststore location supports SSL trust verification.
Final Answer:
Data encryption and user authentication -> Option A
Quick Check:
SASL_SSL = encryption + authentication [OK]

Quick Trick: SASL_SSL means both encryption and authentication [OK]

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