Kafka Security Course Overview

Kafka Security Course Overview

Unlock the full potential of Apache Kafka with our Kafka Security course. This 1-day intensive training is designed for individuals with a basic knowledge of Kafka, focusing on essential security mechanisms like SSL, SASL_SSL, and Kerberos. Our in-depth modules cover authentication, authorization, encryption, and securing Kafka's Kraft and audit logs.

Through hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience in setting up SSL and Kerberos security, creating Certificate Authorities, configuring clients, and managing access control lists (ACLs). By the end of the course, you'll be well-equipped to implement Kafka security measures, ensuring your deployments are robust and secure. Join us and master the art of Kafka security!

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Course Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Kafka Security Course

To ensure you gain the maximum benefit from our Kafka Security course, we recommend the following prerequisites:


  • Basic Knowledge of Apache Kafka: Familiarity with fundamental Kafka concepts such as brokers, topics, producers, and consumers.
  • Understanding of Networking Basics: Basic understanding of networking principles, including protocols (SSL/TLS).

These prerequisites will help you follow the course material more effectively and successfully undertake the hands-on labs. If you feel you need to strengthen your foundational knowledge of Kafka before diving into security, you might consider taking an introductory Kafka course first.


Target Audience for Kafka Security

Kafka Security is a specialized course designed to provide participants with essential skills to secure Apache Kafka deployments effectively. The ideal audience includes professionals who handle or intend to manage Kafka applications.


  • Kafka Administrators
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • IT Security Professionals
  • Data Engineers
  • System Architects
  • Software Developers
  • Network Administrators
  • Cloud Security Engineers


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Kafka Security?

Kafka Security Course: Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Introduction: This one-day course provides comprehensive training on securing Apache Kafka deployments, emphasizing authentication, authorization, encryption, and best practices for maintaining a secure Kafka environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  • Understand the basics of Kafka authentication, including SSL and SASL_SSL mechanisms.
  • Learn how to configure Kafka authentication using SSL and SASL_SSL.
  • Gain insights into Kafka authorization and managing access control lists (ACLs).
  • Master encryption techniques to secure Kafka data in transit.
  • Explore best practices for securing Kafka's Kraft mode.
  • Implement and manage audit logging for Kafka clusters.
  • Hands-on experience with setting up a secure Kafka cluster.
  • Create and manage a Certificate Authority (CA) for Kafka.
  • Conduct practical setups of SSL security for Kafka and its clients.
  • Configure Kerberos for Kafka authentication, including setting up principals and keytabs.

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to effectively secure Kafka deployments, following industry standards and best practices.

Target Audience for Kafka Security

Kafka Security is a specialized course designed to provide participants with essential skills to secure Apache Kafka deployments effectively. The ideal audience includes professionals who handle or intend to manage Kafka applications.


  • Kafka Administrators
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • IT Security Professionals
  • Data Engineers
  • System Architects
  • Software Developers
  • Network Administrators
  • Cloud Security Engineers


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Kafka Security?

Kafka Security Course: Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Introduction: This one-day course provides comprehensive training on securing Apache Kafka deployments, emphasizing authentication, authorization, encryption, and best practices for maintaining a secure Kafka environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  • Understand the basics of Kafka authentication, including SSL and SASL_SSL mechanisms.
  • Learn how to configure Kafka authentication using SSL and SASL_SSL.
  • Gain insights into Kafka authorization and managing access control lists (ACLs).
  • Master encryption techniques to secure Kafka data in transit.
  • Explore best practices for securing Kafka's Kraft mode.
  • Implement and manage audit logging for Kafka clusters.
  • Hands-on experience with setting up a secure Kafka cluster.
  • Create and manage a Certificate Authority (CA) for Kafka.
  • Conduct practical setups of SSL security for Kafka and its clients.
  • Configure Kerberos for Kafka authentication, including setting up principals and keytabs.

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to effectively secure Kafka deployments, following industry standards and best practices.