Authentication Header (AH): A protocol used in internet security to authenticate the sender of a message and ensure data integrity. It is part of the Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) suite, providing packet-level authentication for secure communications over IP networks. However, AH does not encrypt the data.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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