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What will happen if Kafka's ACLs (Access Control Lists) are not configured properly?

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What will happen if Kafka's ACLs (Access Control Lists) are not configured properly?
AUnauthorized users may read or write data to Kafka topics
BKafka will automatically block all client connections
CMessages will be encrypted by default
DKafka will delete topics after a short time
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand the role of ACLs in Kafka

    ACLs control who can read or write to topics, protecting data access.
  2. Step 2: Consequence of missing or incorrect ACLs

    If ACLs are not set, unauthorized users might access or modify data.
  3. Final Answer:

    Unauthorized users may read or write data to Kafka topics -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Improper ACLs = Unauthorized access risk [OK]
Quick Trick: ACLs control who can access Kafka data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking Kafka blocks all clients without ACLs
  • Assuming encryption happens automatically without config
  • Confusing ACLs with topic retention policies

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