Key Management in Networking Systems
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What service does Authentication Header (AH) provide?

  • Integrity and authentication services (correct)
  • Encryption service only
  • Confidentiality service only
  • Availability service only

Which protocol provides combined encryption and authentication services in IPsec?

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
  • Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
  • Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) (correct)
  • Authentication Header (AH)

Which function does IPsec key management perform?

  • Transfer data between routers securely
  • Put in place any cryptographic keys required for services (correct)
  • Select required security protocols
  • Determine the algorithm(s) to use for the service(s)

What does ESP tunnel Security Association (SA) provide in IPsec?

<p>Confidentiality protection for the IP packet's entire contents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of AH transport Security Association (SA) in IPsec?

<p>Authenticate the sender of the IP packet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In IPsec, what role does the Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) play?

<p>Providing confidentiality and integrity services for IP traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using authentication before encryption in IPsec?

<p>Prevents anyone from intercepting and altering the authentication data without detection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of IPsec key management, how many keys are typically required for communication between two applications?

<p>Four pairs - transmit and receive keys for integrity and confidentiality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might using authentication before encryption be preferable in IPsec?

<p>To prevent message interception and tampering without detection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having an inner AH transport SA and an outer ESP tunnel SA in a bundle?

<p>To allow for storing authentication information at the destination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ESP SA function when used without its authentication option?

<p>Applies encryption to the IP payload without authentication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of IPsec key management involves determining and distributing secret keys?

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

What is the main difference between manual and automated key management in IPsec?

<p>Manual key management requires less administrative effort, while automated key management enables on-demand key creation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ISAKMP stand for in the context of IPsec key management?

<p>Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Oakley Key Determination Protocol in IPsec?

<p>To establish a shared secret key between two parties involved in communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which functional areas does IPsec encompass according to the text?

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

What aspect makes IPsec specifications particularly challenging to comprehend?

<p>The extensive coverage across various RFCs and IETF documents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is considered the default automated key management protocol of IPsec?

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

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