• Online, Self-Paced

This course introduces Spark security. In this course, you will learn about securing Spark UI, event logs, and configuring SSL settings. You will also learn about YARN deployments, SASL encryption, and network security.

Learning Objectives

Introduction to Spark Security

  • start the course
  • secure the Spark UI by limiting access using a firewall
  • set permissions on the directory where the event logs are stored
  • configure the SSL settings
  • configure a shared secret for Spark authentication
  • configure spark.authenticate
  • enable SASL encryption for a Spark application
  • configure the primary ports Spark uses for communication

Practice: Configuring Spark Security

  • configure Spark security

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Data Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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