In this chapter, we are going to discuss IPSec (short for Internet Protocol Security) and its components in establishing a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We will start with an overview of the terminologies and features of IPSec, then dive into the functionality of the Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP), and finally cover the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) phases.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- IPSec terminologies
- IPSec features and components
- Overview of ISAKMP
- Internet Key Exchange
Let's begin!
