Confluent has introduced several security features to its data streaming platform, including Mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication for dedicated clusters, Private Link for Schema Registry, and Private Link for Apache Flink. These features enhance the security of Confluent's services by encrypting connections, ensuring mutual authentication, and preventing data breaches. With mTLS, clients must authenticate each other to protect sensitive data streams. Private Link allows secure access to Schema Registry without exposing it to the public internet, while also simplifying connectivity between Confluent resources that leverage Schema Registry. Additionally, Private Link enables secure and private connections for Apache Flink, ensuring low latency, scalability, and security. These features demonstrate Confluent's commitment to providing a secure data streaming platform, enabling businesses to leverage real-time data streaming and processing in a more efficient and secure manner.