Generic PESP - IP Protocol
This page provides IP protocol information on the Generic Private Encryption Scheme Protocol (Generic PESP) detected by the Netify DPI engine. Please see the IP protocol catalog for information on other IP protocols.
Generic Private Encryption Scheme Protocol is a reserved number set aside by IANA for any privately defined encryption scheme, rather than one specific standardized protocol.
IP Protocol Details
- Name
- Generic Private Encryption Scheme Protocol
- Abbreviation
- Generic PESP
- Status
- Active
- IANA Number
- 99
- IANA Keyword
- Generic PESP
- Network Policy
- Drop
- Reference
- Generic PESP
IP Protocol Status - Active
Generic Private Encryption Scheme Protocol is a permanent reservation rather than a specific protocol, and is not tied to any particular implementation.
IP Protocol Network Policy
IP protocol #99 - Generic Private Encryption Scheme Protocol - is typically dropped by edge routers and firewalls. Advanced threat actors and malware families can use these non-standard IP protocol numbers for lateral movement (east-west communication) inside internal networks.