Day 13: TLS Encryption for Secure Log Transmission
Building Trust in Your Distributed Log Processing System
Why TLS Matters in Real Systems
Imagine sending a postcard versus a sealed envelope. When Netflix streams your favorite show, when your bank processes payments, or when Slack delivers your messages - they all use TLS encryption to ensure your data travels securely across the internet. Yesterday we compressed our logs to save bandwidth; today we're encrypting them so nobody can read your system's secrets.