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Which fact must the engineer consider when implementing IPsec on a new network?

The correct answer is A. The tunnel secures the entire packet and transport only safeguards the payload.. IPsec Tunnel Mode: In tunnel mode, the entire original IP packet (including the header and payload) is encapsulated and encrypted. This mode is typically used for site-to-site VPNs, where the traffic between two networks needs to be fully secured. IPsec Transport Mode: In transpo

Submitted by klara.se· Mar 5, 2026Network Security

Question

Which fact must the engineer consider when implementing IPsec on a new network?

Options

  • AThe tunnel secures the entire packet and transport only safeguards the payload.
  • BThe AH and ESP operate on top of the TCP protocol and use ports 50 and 51 respectively.
  • CIPsec tunnel mode has lower overhead than transport mode.
  • DThe AH is used only in combination with ESP.

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    94% (15)
  • B
    6% (1)

Explanation

IPsec Tunnel Mode: In tunnel mode, the entire original IP packet (including the header and payload) is encapsulated and encrypted. This mode is typically used for site-to-site VPNs, where the traffic between two networks needs to be fully secured. IPsec Transport Mode: In transport mode, only the payload of the IP packet is encrypted, while the original IP header is left intact. This mode is often used for end-to-end communication between two devices, such as in host-to-host scenarios.

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#IPsec modes#IPsec tunnel mode#IPsec transport mode

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