Release Notes

Explore the latest features, enhancements, security improvements, and fixes across LiveStreamIQ.

Latest Release

v4.2.0

Released

Oct 01, 2026

Product

Kafka Management

Release Notes

Explore the latest features, enhancements, security improvements, and fixes across LiveStreamIQ.

Latest Release

v4.2.0

Released

Oct 01, 2026

Product

Kafka Management

Stronger control.

Smarter Kafka operations.

Access control, broker observability, authentication hardening, and infrastructure improvements designed for secure and reliable Kafka management.

Release Date

01

oct 2026

New Feature

Access Control Lists

Granular, principal-based authorization for Apache Kafka resources.

  • Principal-based access
  • Resource-level permissions
  • Operation-based authorization
  • Multiple ACL policie

New Feature

Broker Metrics Module

Historical visualization and optimized broker performance analysis.

  • Historical metrics
  • Up to one month retention
  • Optimized processing
  • Redesigned interface

01

Broker Configuration

Clear indicators distinguish editable and read-only settings.

02

Java 21 Upgrade

Upgraded from Java 17 for improved capability, performance, and security.

03

Kafka Authentication

SSL/SASL certificates are securely managed in the database.

04

Containerization

Stateless containerization with database integration replaces file-based configuration.

What's changed over time

4.2.0
OCT 01, 2026

Version 4.2.0

LATEST

Security and observability upgrades for more controlled Kafka operations.

Access Control Lists

Granular permissions for principals, resources, operations, and policies.

Broker Metrics

Historical performance trends, one-month retention, and redesigned visualization.

ENHANCEMENTS Broker configuration Java 21 SSL/SASL certificate storage Stateless containerization
4.1.2
APR 30, 2026

Administration Module

Centralized management for authentication, access, authorization, notifications, alerts, and licensing.

Authentication

Azure AD, Google, and ZTrust.

Users & Access

Users, roles, status, and permissions.

Authorization

Role-based Kafka resource permissions.

Email Configuration

Configure and test SMTP settings.

Alert Configuration

Triggers and notification actions.

License Management

Activate, manage, and check updates.

3.6.0
JUL 29, 2025

Kafka Connector Integration

Built-in support for real-time event ingestion from Apache Kafka topics.

Custom Connector Framework

Deploy connectors through configuration-driven JSON definitions.

Connector Health Dashboard

Monitor connector and task status.

Responsive Logs Charts

Charts adapt across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Accurate Timestamps

Log visuals reflect precise event timing.

SECURITY Library upgrades VAPT & SCA SAST hardening HTTP response hardening Session & CORS security API abuse defense Groovy RCE mitigation
3.5.0
APR 16, 2025

Data Visibility Improvements

Data Masking

Protect sensitive information while retaining message visibility.

Enhanced Filtering

Navigate large volumes of Kafka data efficiently.

Logs Dashboard

Visualize patterns and issues more easily.

3.4.2
SEP 25, 2024

Kafka Monitoring Enhancements

Logs Tab

View Kafka cluster logs directly from the UI.

Broker Metrics

JMX metrics displayed graphically.

Filebeat Collection

Lightweight log collection through a DaemonSet.

See what's possible with LiveStreamIQ.

Manage, monitor, and optimize your Kafka infrastructure with greater visibility and control.