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rpk-security

Manage Redpanda users, ACLs, roles, and secrets via rpk security CLI.

6|3|Updated May 31, 2026
Search Tags:#security#rbac#cloud#enterprise#acl#sasl#rpk
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npx skills add https://github.com/redpanda-data/skills --skill rpk-security
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Skill: rpk-security
Source: https://github.com/redpanda-data/skills/tree/main/skills/rpk-security
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/redpanda-data/skills --skill rpk-security

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes management of authentication and authorization for Redpanda clusters via the rpk security CLI, simplifying user, ACL, role, and secret administration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Manage SASL/SCRAM users, ACLs, and RBAC roles (Enterprise) across self-hosted and cloud deployments.
  • Create and list users, grant or revoke ACLs on topics, groups, and clusters, and store secrets for Cloud clusters.
  • Use cases include bootstrapping a secure cluster, onboarding services, and enforcing enterprise security with license gating.

Quick Start

Bootstrap a cluster by enabling SASL, creating an admin user, and provisioning initial ACLs with rpk security.

Frequently Asked Questions about rpk-security

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Redpanda authentication and authorization from the CLI?▼

You can manage Redpanda authentication and authorization from the CLI using the rpk security commands to administer SASL/SCRAM users, topic and group ACLs, and Enterprise RBAC roles.

What's the best way to bootstrap a secure Redpanda cluster?▼

To bootstrap a secure Redpanda cluster, use rpk security to enable SASL, create an initial admin user, and provision the necessary baseline ACLs for cluster administration.

Can I manage Enterprise RBAC roles and Cloud secrets with rpk security?▼

Yes, rpk security supports managing Enterprise RBAC roles with license gating for self-hosted clusters, and enables storing and retrieving secrets for Redpanda Cloud clusters.

How do I grant or revoke ACLs on Redpanda topics and groups?▼

You can grant or revoke ACLs on Redpanda topics, groups, and clusters by executing the specific ACL management commands provided within the rpk security CLI toolset.

Does rpk security support both self-hosted and cloud Redpanda deployments?▼

Yes, rpk security manages authentication and authorization across both self-hosted and cloud deployments, handling SASL/SCRAM users and ACLs for self-hosted, plus secrets for Cloud clusters.

Do I need an Enterprise license to manage RBAC roles in Redpanda?▼

Yes, managing RBAC roles in Redpanda requires an Enterprise license, as the rpk security CLI enforces enterprise license gating for role-based access control administration features.

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