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Which two are required by IPSec in transport mode? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is A. Auto generated key D. DH-group 20 (ECP-384 bits). IPSec in transport mode typically requires automatically generated keys for cryptographic operations and utilizes a Diffie-Hellman group for secure key exchange.

Submitted by jian89· Apr 18, 2026Core Concepts

Question

Which two are required by IPSec in transport mode? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AAuto generated key
  • BNAT Traversal
  • CIKEv1
  • DDH-group 20 (ECP-384 bits)

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    88% (28)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

IPSec in transport mode typically requires automatically generated keys for cryptographic operations and utilizes a Diffie-Hellman group for secure key exchange.

AAuto generated keyCorrect

IPSec relies on robust cryptographic keys for encryption and authentication, which are typically auto-generated during the IKE (Internet Key Exchange) negotiation process to ensure high security and ephemeral session keys.

BNAT Traversal

NAT Traversal (NAT-T) is an optional feature used to encapsulate IPSec traffic for traversing NAT devices, but it is not a fundamental requirement for IPSec transport mode itself.

CIKEv1

While IKEv1 is one protocol option for IPSec key exchange, it is not a strict requirement, as IKEv2 is also widely used and often preferred for its enhancements and efficiency.

DDH-group 20 (ECP-384 bits)Correct

A Diffie-Hellman (DH) group, such as DH-group 20 (ECP-384 bits), is a fundamental component of the IKE phase 1 key exchange to establish a shared secret securely, ensuring Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) and strong keying material for IPSec.

Concept tested: IPSec transport mode requirements

Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/vpns/set-up-an-ipsec-vpn-tunnel/configure-ike-gateway.html

Topics

#IPSec#IKE#VPN#Key Exchange

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