IP Security Overview
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What type of Security Association is used as the inner SA in a transport adjacency configuration?

  • ISAKMP SA
  • AH SA
  • ESP SA (correct)
  • IKE SA

    • In case 1, security is provided only between gateways and does not involve end systems implementing IPsec.

    False (B)

    What is the primary disadvantage of the Diffie–Hellman key exchange algorithm?

    It is subject to a man-in-the-middle attack.

    In automated key management, IKE key determination relies on the __________ key exchange algorithm.

    <p>Diffie–Hellman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cases of security associations with their descriptions:

    <p>Case 1 = Security is provided between end systems implementing IPsec Case 2 = Security provided only between gateways Case 3 = End-to-end security with gateways engaged Case 4 = Remote host accessing a server behind a firewall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three functional areas encompassed by IP-level security?

    <p>Authentication, Confidentiality, Key Management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IPsec processing is transparent to workstations and servers on a local area network.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the encapsulating security payload (ESP) provide in IP Security?

    <p>Confidentiality and integrity for the packet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The source of the packet is verified through __________ in IP-level security.

    <p>authentication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of IPsec with their functions:

    <p>Authentication = Ensures source integrity Confidentiality = Protects data from unauthorized access Tunneling = Encapsulates packets for secure transmission Key Management = Handles cryptographic keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does IPsec play in routing applications?

    <p>Provides secure communication for routing architecture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IPsec processing can only be utilized with IPv6 networks.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field indicates the next higher level protocol in the TCP/IP stack?

    <p>Protocol Field (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Integrity Check Value (ICV) field is protected by encryption.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What integer value represents the ESP header in IPSec with IPv4?

    <p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ field is designed to thwart replay attacks.

    <p>Sequence Number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ESP services with their descriptions:

    <p>Confidentiality = Ensures that data is kept secret Data origin authentication = Verifies the source of the data Connectionless integrity = Checks the integrity of the received data Anti-replay service = Protects against replay attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a purpose of the padding field in ESP?

    <p>To expand plaintext to a required length (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IPv6 can use an arbitrary number of headers for a packet.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Initialization Vector (IV) in ESP?

    <p>Usually not encrypted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default size of the window W for out-of-order delivery?

    <p>64 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ field must be initialized to 0 when a new Security Association (SA) is established.

    <p>sequence number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is represented by the integer 51?

    <p>AH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sender is allowed to cycle the sequence number back to zero once the limit is reached.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ESP stand for in the context of transport mode?

    <p>Encapsulating Security Payload</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ mode is used to counter traffic analysis by encrypting the packet and prefixing it with an ESP header.

    <p>Tunnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following to their correct description:

    <p>ESP = Encrypts and authenticates data packets Transport Mode = Secures connections between hosts Tunnel Mode = Encapsulates packets with a new IP header Sequence Number = Increments with each packet sent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following protocols is used primarily for authentication in IPsec?

    <p>Authentication Header (AH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using tunnel mode in network security?

    <p>Prevention of traffic analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Security Policy Database (SPD) defines the parameters associated with each Security Association (SA).

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each intermediate router needs to examine and process the ciphertext in transport mode ESP.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to a sequence of security associations for processing traffic?

    <p>Security association bundle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two modes of use supported by both AH and ESP protocols?

    <p>Transport mode and tunnel mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Security Association (SA) is uniquely identified by three parameters: Security Parameters Index (SPI), IP Destination Address, and _____

    <p>Security Protocol Identifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the sequence number reaches (2^32 – 1), the sender must terminate the current SA and negotiate a new __________.

    <p>SA with a new key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which mode does the block of data consisting of the ESP trailer plus the entire transport-layer segment get encrypted?

    <p>Transport Mode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following IPsec components with their descriptions:

    <p>AH = Provides authentication services for IP packets ESP = Provides encryption services for IP packets SAD = Holds parameters for each Security Association SPD = Defines traffic subsets and maps them to Security Associations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Security Association Database (SAD)?

    <p>To hold parameters for each Security Association (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IPsec only provides authentication and does not support encryption.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Anti-Replay Window in the Security Association Database (SAD)?

    <p>It prevents replay attacks by tracking and limiting the use of previously sent packets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Security Policy Database (SPD) uses _____ to filter outgoing traffic and map it to a particular Security Association.

    <p>selectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    IPsec Authentication

    A security mechanism that ensures the authenticity of router advertisements and neighbor advertisements by verifying the source of the message.

    IPsec

    A suite of protocols that provides secure communication over IP networks by encrypting and authenticating data.

    Authentication Header (AH)

    An IPsec protocol that provides authentication for data packets by adding a header to the IP packet.

    Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)

    An IPsec protocol that provides confidentiality by encrypting the data payload.

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    Security Association (SA)

    A one-way logical connection between a sender and receiver that provides security services for the traffic.

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    Security Association Database (SAD)

    A database that stores security parameters associated with each security association (SA), such as encryption algorithms, authentication keys, and lifetime information.

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    Security Parameter Index (SPI)

    A 32-bit identifier used to uniquely identify a security association (SA).

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    Security Policy Database (SPD)

    A database that holds rules for filtering network traffic and mapping it to specific security associations (SAs).

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    Selectors

    A set of criteria used by the Security Policy Database (SPD) to filter and classify network traffic.

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    What is IPsec?

    IPsec is a network security protocol that provides authentication and encryption for IP packets, ensuring secure communication between devices over an IP network. It works by implementing security features at the IP layer, enabling secure communication for both security-aware and security-ignorant applications.

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    Where in the OSI model does IPsec operate?

    IPsec operates at the network layer by using encapsulating security payloads (ESP) and authentication headers (AH). ESP provides confidentiality and integrity, while AH offers authentication.

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    What is an IPsec VPN?

    An IPsec VPN provides a secure connection between two or more networks by encrypting and authenticating all traffic exchanged. This creates a virtual private network (VPN) over an insecure public network.

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    How does IPsec tunneling work?

    IPsec uses tunneling to encrypt and authenticate the original IP packet. The original packet is encapsulated within a new IP header with a different source and destination address. This new packet is then sent over the network. When the destination receives the packet, it strips off the outer header and retrieves the original packet.

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    Is IPsec transparent to applications?

    IPsec is transparent to the applications running on the network. This means that applications do not need to be modified to benefit from IPsec security.

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    What is IKE (Internet Key Exchange)?

    Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is a protocol that establishes secure communication channels between IPsec peers, including authentication and key exchange. It provides secure negotiation of security associations (SAs) before actual IPsec data transmission.

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    What are cryptographic suites?

    Cryptographic suites define a combination of algorithms used by IPsec, including authentication, encryption, and hashing algorithms. They provide flexibility to adjust security levels depending on the specific needs of the environment.

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    Protocol Field in IPv4

    The protocol field in an IPv4 packet indicates the next higher-level protocol in the TCP/IP stack, such as TCP, UDP, or ESP.

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    Sequence Number (ESP)

    A value assigned to each IP packet to prevent replay attacks.

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    ESP Confidentiality

    ESP provides confidentiality by encrypting the payload data, padding, pad length, and next header fields.

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    ESP Data Origin Authentication

    ESP ensures the data's integrity by using an Integrity Check Value (ICV).

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    ESP Anti-Replay Service

    ESP ensures that each packet is delivered only once.

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    ESP Traffic Flow Confidentiality

    ESP uses padding to conceal the actual length of the payload, providing partial traffic-flow confidentiality.

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    Encryption (ESP)

    The process of transforming plaintext into ciphertext using cryptographic algorithms. ESP uses encryption to protect the confidentiality of data during transmission.

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    Authentication (ESP)

    The process of verifying data’s integrity. ESP uses authentication to ensure that data has not been tampered with during transmission.

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    SA Sequence Number Limit

    A mechanism to prevent sequence numbers from cycling back to zero in IPsec's Security Associations (SAs). When the 32-bit sequence counter reaches its limit (2^32 - 1), the existing SA is terminated, and a new SA with a fresh key is negotiated.

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    Out-of-Order Delivery Handling

    In IPsec, a window of size W (default of 64) is maintained by the receiver to handle out-of-order packet delivery. This window allows the receiver to buffer arriving packets and reassemble them in the correct order.

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    Transport Mode ESP

    A type of IPsec that encrypts and optionally authenticates the data carried by the IP protocol itself. Transport mode is ideal for protecting connections between two hosts.

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    IPsec Tunnel Mode

    A way to securely connect hosts through a firewall using IPsec. The external host creates an inner IP packet destined for the internal host, then encrypts it with ESP, adds a new IP header destined for the firewall, creating an outer IP packet.

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    Security Association Bundle

    A combination of multiple Security Associations (SAs) used in IPsec to provide a comprehensive set of security services. Each SA may offer different security features like encryption or authentication.

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    ESP with Authentication

    An IPsec service where ESP encryption is applied first to the data, followed by the addition of an authentication data field. This ensures both data confidentiality and integrity.

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    Bundled Security Associations

    The process of sending data over a network using multiple SAs in sequence. Each SA can have distinct security features, like encryption, authentication, or access control, providing protection at various network levels.

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    IPsec Case 1

    This mode provides security between end systems implementing IPsec and can be used for both transport and tunnel modes.

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    IPsec Case 2

    This case enforces security only between gateways like routers or firewalls, without any IPsec enabled hosts. It can only operate in tunnel mode.

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    IPsec Case 3

    Case 3 builds on Case 2 by adding end-to-end security, meaning security is present both between gateways and directly between hosts implementing IPsec.

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    IPsec Case 4

    This scenario describes a remote host accessing a server or workstation behind a firewall within an organization's network.

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    Key Management

    A system for managing the creation and distribution of cryptographic keys used for secure communication between network devices.

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    Study Notes

    IP Security Lecture Notes

    • IP security protects network communication
    • Application-specific security mechanisms exist, but IP-level security ensures secure networking for all applications.
    • Authentication, confidentiality, and key management are core components of IP-level security.
    • IP-level authentication ensures data packets are unaltered in transit and their origin is correct.
    • IPsec security can be incorporated into networking devices like routers or firewalls, enabling secure communication between LANs.
    • IPsec VPNs facilitate secure transmission between individual users and the internet.
    • Security policies are determined by interactions between two databases: the security association database (SAD) and the security policy database (SPD).

    Security Association (SA)

    • An SA is a one-way logical connection between sender and receiver providing security services.
    • Identified by three parameters: Security Parameters Index (SPI), IP Destination Address, and Security Protocol Identifier (AH or ESP)

    SA Database (SAD)

    • Stores parameters associated with each SA.
    • Parameters include SPI, Sequence Number Counter, Sequence Counter Overflow, Anti-Replay Window, AH and ESP information, Lifetime, IPsec Protocol Mode, and Path MTU.

    Security Policy Database (SPD)

    • Contains entries defining subsets of IP traffic with associated SAs.
    • SPD entries are determined by selectors including remote IP address, local IP address, next layer protocol, name, and local and remote ports.

    Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)

    • ESP provides confidentiality by encrypting data payloads and optional authentication.
    • Initialization Vector (IV) is typically not encrypted, but the Integrity Check Value (ICV) field is separate and is computed after encryption, protecting data integrity.
    • Padding ensures the encrypted data meets expected size requirements.
    • Essential for limited traffic flow confidentiality.

    Authentication and Authentication Approaches

    • Authentication using digital signatures ensures data authenticity by hashing parameters with private keys.
    • Employing public-key encryption allows for secure transmission of parameters and IDs.
    • Security association bundle (SAB) sequences of SAs process traffic for desired IPsec services.
    • ESP with authentication option: The user applies ESP to data, then adds authentication data.
    • Transport Adjacency bundles ESP with an AH SA. authentication covers IP addresses.
    • Transport-Tunnel Bundle bundles a transport SA with an ESP tunnel SA. Security is applied before the encryption

    Internet Key Exchange (IKE)

    • IKE is a protocol that automates key management.
    • Key management involves exchanging keys for secure communication between two applications (transmit and receive pairs for integrity and confidentiality).
    • IKEv2 includes advanced features to prevent replay and clogging attacks.
    • IKE key determination uses Diffie-Hellman as well as global parameters (prime number, primitive root)

    Cryptographic Suites

    • RFCs define suites of cryptographic algorithms and parameters to promote interoperability.
    • VPN-A and VPN-B suites are commonly used for establishing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
    • RFC 6379 expands on the cryptographic suite options, offering different protection levels based on algorithm strengths.

    IKEv2 Exchanges & Messages

    • IKEv2 uses message exchanges in pairs for initial communication (identifying algorithms, nonces, and Diffie-Hellman parameters).
    • The result establishes an IKE SA.
    • A second exchange authenticates parties to create an IPsec SA.
    • IKE messages include a header and payloads, and the payloads are hierarchical with multiple protocols and transforms.

    Assignment

    • List features of IPsec algorithms from assigned slides, including:
    • Describe the configuration of one of the 4 cases from slide 30 using Juniper IPsec VPN User guide.

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