Question

Terrance is implementing IPSec. He wants to ensure that the packets are encrypted, and that the packet and all headers are authenticated. What should he implement?

Answer 1

Answer: AH(Authentication Header) and ESP(Encapsulating Security Payload)

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question , Terrance should implement AH(Authentication Header) and ESP(Encapsulating Security Payload) for assuring about encryption, confidentiality and authentication.

• AH(Authentication Header) is the part that maintains integrity of the information that is being sent from one port to other through security measures in IP network .It has replay protection, authenticating service etc.

• ESP(Encapsulating Security Payload) is the part of IPSec(Internet protocol security) which helps in maintaining integrity, security and authentication of the packets on IP network.It secures about the data packet transmission by providing encryption and decryption key to authorized party only.