Chapter 7: IPSec Architecture

This chapter examines the suite of protocols more closely and investigates various vendor implementations of the concepts covered. The IPSec protocols and concepts previously introduced are expounded upon, and various attributes of the communication will begin to surface.

IPSec is an all-encompassing term much like VPN; however, it represents a suite of protocols and technologies that interact to accomplish a common goal. The technology of IPSec and the structure of the multifaceted operations that makes it a reality are sophisticated technologies in their own right. Communication management, setup and negotiation, authentication, traffic control, and policy implementation are only a few components of the design ...

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