Confluent Cloud is a secure streaming service that provides defense-in-depth security features such as encryption in transit and at rest, authentication through SASL PLAIN, Single Sign-On (SSO), Role-Based Access Control, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and an Audit Log to track changes. The platform supports Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) encryption for added control over data encryption. Confluent Cloud also offers secure network access via AWS PrivateLink, enabling organizations to protect their streaming services from external threats. With its robust security features, Confluent Cloud provides a reliable and easy-to-use cloud service that meets the needs of organizations seeking to safeguard their data and applications.