ALSO CALLED: I P Sec, Internet Protocol Security, IP Security, and IP Security Protocol DEFINITION: IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a framework for a set of protocols for security at the network or packet processing layer of network communication. Earlier security approaches have inserted security at the Application layer of the communications model. IPsec
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WHITE PAPER: Posted: 18 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
SUMMARY:
This white paper will discuss the strengths of selecting Apani EpiForce as an alternate third party vendor versus "native" IPSec implementations.
WEBCAST: Posted: 05 Feb 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY:
This webcast will explore why and how network access control functions are used to strengthen SSL VPNs, and their relationship to industry NAC initiatives.
IPSEC DEFINITION (continued): is said to be especially useful for implementing virtual private networks and for remote user access through dial-up connection to private networks. A big advantage of IPsec is that security arrangements can be handled without requiring changes to individual user computers. Cisco has been a leader in proposing IPsec as a standard (or combination of standards and technologies) and has included support for it in its network routers.
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