IP Security (IPSec): A suite of protocols designed to secure Internet Protocol (IP) communications by authenticating and encrypting each IP packet in a stream of data. IPSec provides a secure channel between two devices and is widely used in VPNs.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | 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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