Describe the IPSec protocol in detail to include tunneling, architecture, associated standards (RFC’s), authentication using IPv4 vs. IPv6, etc.
The example used in class was a company merger between a large corporate building in Chicago and a large corporate building in San Diego. By describing the path from one user in Chicago, how does a packet make it to San Diego using IPSec?
Requirements:
1. Length: 6-8 pages using standard 6th edition APA formatting (No abstract needed). Title page, table of contents, and reference pages do not count towards your total.
2. Resources: Cite at least 6 sources using 6th edition APA format.
3. Appendix A: Basic one-line topology using Packet Tracer,Microsoft Visio or similar program. IP addressing is not required for this assignment. Use routers, switches, end user, and security devices to convey the path of the packets. Apply notes to your topology to describe what is happening at each stop.