Explore the intricacies of securing Apache Kafka with Transport Layer Security (TLS) in this 30-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2019. Delve into best practices for configuring a secure and compliant Kafka system while maintaining optimal performance. Learn about Kafka defaults, client setup, authentication methods, keystore management, and authorization techniques. Gain valuable insights on troubleshooting common issues and discover key lessons for implementing a robust, TLS-enabled Kafka infrastructure for streaming logs at scale.
The Secure Metamorphosis - Streaming Logs with Kafka and TLS
Security BSides San Francisco via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Kafka
Kafka Defaults
Kafka Client Setup
Kafka Authentication
Kafka Keystore
Authorization
Troubleshooting
Lessons Learned
Taught by
Security BSides San Francisco
