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Network Security

Is NAT the Same as a Firewall?
Q: Is NAT the Same as a Firewall?
A: No. NAT capability is built into routers and firewalls. NAT is not a physical device, and it does not... View Details...
What is Virtual Private Networking?
Q: What is Virtual Private Networking?
A: Commonly known as a VPN and defined differently by different entities, it is a group of two or more computer... View Details...
What is IPSec?
Q: What is IPSec?
A: Internet Protocol Security is a robust VPN standard that covers authentication and encryption of data... View Details...
What is IKE?
Q: What is IKE?
A: Internet Key Exchange is a negotiation and key exchange protocol specified by the Internet Engineering... View Details...
What is Authentication Header (AH)?
Q: What is Authentication Header (AH)?
A: AH provides authentication and integrity, which protect against data tampering, using the same algorithms... View Details...
What is Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)?
Q: What is Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)?
A: ESP provides authentication, integrity, and confidentiality, which protect against data tampering and,... View Details...
What is a Security Association?
Q: What is a Security Association?
A: A group of security settings related to a specific VPN tunnel. A Security Association groups together... View Details...
What is PPTP with NAT?
Q: What is PPTP with NAT?
A: The Point-to -Point Tunneling Protocal (PPTP) is a method for sending private network traffic securely... View Details...