Internet Protocol Security

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Internet Protocol Security

Internet Protocol security (IPSec) is a framework of open standards for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through the use of cryptographic security services. The Microsoft® Windows® 2000 implementation of IPSec is based on standards developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) IPSec working group.

In This Chapter

Security Issues with IP

Introducing IPSec

Services

IPSec Protocol Types

IPSec Components

Tunneling

IPSec Policy Structure

IPSec Planning

Common IPSec Example

Troubleshooting

Related Information in the Resource Kit

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