IPsec Protocol
This page provides information on the IPsec Protocol detected by the Netify DPI engine. The protocol operates on 3 ports registered with the IANA. The port information is provided below.
Protocol Description
The IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a secure protocol suite that authenticates and encrypts network traffic for VPN services. It is a very widely used VPN protocol.
Please see the protocol catalog page for information on other protocols detected by Netify DPI.
Protocol Details
- ID
- 79
- Full Name
- Internet Protocol Security
- Abbreviation
- IPsec
- Category Tag
- vpn
- Category
- VPN
- Home Page
- IPsec
- Introduced
- Version 2.88
Protocol Ports - RFC
- UDP 4500
- IPsec NAT-Traversal
- TCP 500
- Isakmp
- UDP 500
- Isakmp
Best Practices
VPNs can not only be used to connect remote locations, but also be used to bypass your firewall/DNS policies. Investigate any unauthorized use on your network.
Related Protocols
Review the VPN category suite below, or explore the complete protocol catalog.