Chapter 6. Protecting Network Traffic with IPsec

Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) protects networks by securing IP packets through encryption and through the enforcement of trusted communication. You can use IPsec to secure communication between two hosts or to secure traffic across the Internet in virtual private network (VPN) scenarios.

You can manage IPsec through Local Security Policy, Group Policy, or command-line tools.

Exam objectives in this chapter:

  • Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

  • Gather network data.

Lessons in this chapter:

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