Which of the following defines the key exchange for Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)?

The correct answer is B. Internet Key Exchange (IKE). Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is a protocol that defines the key exchange for Internet Protocol Security (IPSec). IPSec is a suite of protocols that provides security for IP-based communications, such as encryption, authentication, and integrity. IKE establishes a secure channel be

Submitted by zhang_li· Mar 5, 2026Communication and Network Security

Question

Which of the following defines the key exchange for Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)?

Options

ASecure Sockets Layer (SSL) key exchange
BInternet Key Exchange (IKE)
CSecurity Key Exchange (SKE)
DInternet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)

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A
6% (2)
B
90% (28)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is a protocol that defines the key exchange for Internet Protocol Security (IPSec). IPSec is a suite of protocols that provides security for IP-based communications, such as encryption, authentication, and integrity. IKE establishes a secure channel between two parties, negotiates the security parameters, and generates the cryptographic keys for IPSec.

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