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.