# Security for Redpanda in Kubernetes

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/llms.txt). Component-specific: [streaming-full.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming-full.txt)

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Learn what options are available for securing Redpanda clusters, including TLS encryption, authentication, authorization, and audit logging.

Redpanda Data recommends that you configure the following security features in production environments.

-   [TLS for Redpanda in Kubernetes](tls/)

    Use TLS to authenticate Redpanda brokers and encrypt communication between clients and brokers.

-   [Authentication for Redpanda in Kubernetes](authentication/)

    Learn how to configure authentication for Redpanda in Kubernetes using Helm values or the User resource with the Redpanda Operator.

-   [Audit Logging in Kubernetes](k-audit-logging/)

    Learn how to use Redpanda's audit logging capabilities.