Chapter 13. IPsec Fundamentals

This chapter addresses the protocols and algorithms that IPsec uses and the different security services that IPsec provides. More precisely, this chapter

• Analyzes the architecture of the IPsec protocol

• Details the role and operational impact of IPsec’s main components

• Describes IPsec modes of operation in various scenarios

• Describes the phases of IPsec connectivity

• Describes the role and component of IKE

• Provides an overview of the operations of IPv6 VPNs

An IP Security (IPsec) virtual private network (VPN) is an essential tool for providing a secure network for business communication. This chapter addresses the different protocols and algorithms that IPsec uses and the different security services that ...

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