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Which set of key security components of authentication, encryption, and integrity is used to establish an IPsec tunnel in the Cisco SD-WAN solution?
The correct answer is C. Authentication is 2048-bit key; encryption is AES-256 cipher, and integrity is ESP, HMAC-SHA1. In Cisco SD-WAN, an IPsec tunnel uses a 2048-bit key for authentication, AES-256 cipher for encryption, and ESP with HMAC-SHA1 for integrity, providing a robust security posture.
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- AAuthentication is 1024-bit key; encryption is AES-128 cipher, and integrity is ESP, HMAC-MD5.
- BAuthentication is 1024-bit key; encryption is AES-256 cipher, and integrity is ESP, HMAC-MD5.
- CAuthentication is 2048-bit key; encryption is AES-256 cipher, and integrity is ESP, HMAC-SHA1.
- DAuthentication is 2048-bit key; encryption is AES-128 cipher, and integrity is ESP, HMAC-SHA1.
How the community answered
(65 responses)- A8% (5)
- B2% (1)
- C86% (56)
- D5% (3)
Why each option
In Cisco SD-WAN, an IPsec tunnel uses a 2048-bit key for authentication, AES-256 cipher for encryption, and ESP with HMAC-SHA1 for integrity, providing a robust security posture.
This option uses a weaker 1024-bit key and AES-128 cipher, and HMAC-MD5 for integrity, which are generally less secure than the commonly recommended standards for enterprise SD-WAN.
This option uses a weaker 1024-bit key and HMAC-MD5 for integrity, both of which are not as strong as 2048-bit keys and HMAC-SHA1 or higher for robust security.
Cisco SD-WAN typically employs strong cryptographic standards for IPsec tunnels. This includes using a 2048-bit key for robust authentication, AES-256 as the encryption cipher for strong data confidentiality, and ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) with HMAC-SHA1 for ensuring data integrity and authenticity. These parameters represent a secure and commonly used set of IPsec components.
While using a strong 2048-bit key and HMAC-SHA1, the AES-128 cipher for encryption is less secure than AES-256, which is typically preferred for strong IPsec encryption.
Concept tested: Cisco SD-WAN IPsec security components
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sdwan/configuration/system-security/sdwan-system-security-book.html
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