Configuring Kibana for SSL/TLS
If you are using Kibana with Elasticsearch, you need to configure Kibana to communicate with Elasticsearch over HTTPS.
Step 1: Update Kibana Configuration
Open the kibana.yml configuration file and add the following settings:
elasticsearch.hosts: ["https://localhost:9200"]
elasticsearch.ssl.certificateAuthorities: ["/path/to/elastic-stack-ca.crt"]
elasticsearch.username: "kibana_system"
elasticsearch.password: "password"
server.ssl.enabled: true
server.ssl.certificate: /path/to/kibana.crt
server.ssl.key: /path/to/kibana.key
Step 2: Restart Kibana
Restart Kibana to apply the new configuration:
bin/kibana
Securing Elasticsearch with Advanced SSL/TLS Encryption Configuration
Securing Elasticsearch is crucial for protecting your data and ensuring secure communication within your Elasticsearch cluster and between clients. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by configuring SSL/TLS encryption. This guide provides a detailed, beginner-friendly explanation of advanced SSL/TLS encryption configuration in Elasticsearch, complete with examples and outputs.