Word of the Day – April 5, 2024

Internet Protocol Security

Acronyms

  • IPsec
  • IPSEC

Preferred Term

  • None

Non-standard Terms

  • None

Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun Suite of protocols for securing Internet Protocol (IP) communications at the network layer, layer 3 of the OSI model by authenticating and/or encrypting each IP packet in a data stream. IPsec also includes protocols for cryptographic key establishment. (used 4 times in citations and controls)
  • Licensed dictionary content
Noun Request for Comments (RFC) 2411, protocol that provides security capabilities at the Internet Protocol (IP) layer of communications. IPSec's key management protocol is used to negotiate the secret keys that protect virtual private network (VPN) communications, and the level and type of security protections that will characterize the VPN. The most widely used key management protocol is the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocol. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun A suite of protocols for secure communications through authentication or encryption of Internet Protocol (IP) packets as well as including protocols for cryptographic key establishment. (used 15 times in citations and controls)

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural Internet Protocol Security
Plural Possessive Internet Protocol Security's
Possessive Internet Protocol Security's

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