PCNSE · Question #768
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.
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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)- A88% (28)
- B9% (3)
- C3% (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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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