How to Manage IPsec Policies?
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To view all of your IPsec policies, follow the steps below:
Step 1: to your account.
Step 2: Navigate to Networks and then click on VPN.
Step 3: Click on the IPsec Policies tab to view all of your IPsec policies.
To create an IPsec policy, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on Create IPSEC Policy.
Step 2: Enter the details and click on Submit.
Name
Enter a unique name for the IPsec policy.
Description
Enter a short explanation of the purpose or usage of the policy.
Authorization algorithm
Select the algorithm used for authenticating data during transmission. Common options include SHA1, SHA256, SHA384 and SHA512.
Encapsulation Mode
Select the mode used to encapsulate the data packets. Common modes include tunnel and transport.
Encryption algorithm
Select the algorithm used to encrypt the data being transmitted. Common choices are 3DES, AES128, AES192 and AES256.
Lifetime units
Select the unit of time that specifies the duration for which the IPsec Security Association (SA) is valid.
Lifetime value for IPSEC keys
Enter the value that defines how long the IPsec keys should be valid before they need to be refreshed or re-established
Perfect Forward Secrecy
Select the group. This feature ensures that the compromise of one key does not compromise past session keys. Common options are Group 2, Group 5, and Group 14.
Transform Protocol
Select the protocol used for transforming and securing the data. Common protocols include ESP, AH, and AH-ESP.
To edit an IPsec policy, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Choose the IPsec policy you want to edit, click on Actions, and choose Edit IPsec Policy from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Update the details that you want to change and click on Submit.
You can delete an IPsec policy by clicking Actions and then selecting Delete IPsec Policy from the drop-down menu.
To view an overview of IPsec policy, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click on the IPsec policy name for which you want to view the overview.
Step 2: Here, you can view the overview of the selected IPsec policy.
