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What is IPSec?
A set of security protocols used at the network layer of the OSI model
What does IPSec do?
Secures data when communication is happening between two points over a network. To ensure the data transferred over the internet cannot be stolen by using authentication and encryption algorithms
How is IKE (internet Key Exchange) done?
Firstly, the two points will identify each other and negotiate the parameters for encryption methods and authentication. Then, it creates an IPSec tunnel.
What is the authentication header protocol?
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What is the encapsulating security payload protocol?
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How is the data sent through IPSec prevented from being read or tampered with?
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How does the transport mode of IPSec works?
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When is transport mode used?
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How does the tunnel mode of IPSec work?
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When is the tunnel mode used?
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