Written in conjunction with RSA Security--the most trusted leader in e-security -- IPSEC: Securing VPNs gives you in-depth understanding of IPSec components, implementation, and VPN interoperability. Author Carlton Davis provides you with a complete overview of the IPSec architecture. You'll also explore:

• TCP/IP
• Private-Key Cryptographic Algorithms
• Public-Key Cryptography
• Hash Functions and Message
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Authentication Header
• EnCapsulating Security Payload (ESP)
• Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol
• Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
• VPN solutions and the future

You also get a full analysis of products and services to help you select and evaluate IPSec vendors and products. A companion website will keep you abreast of the latest books, with sample chapters, and network security news.

Contents

• Chapter 1: TCP/IP Overview
• Chapter 2: Private-Key Cryptographic Algorithms
• Chapter 3: Public-Key Cryptography
• Chapter 4: Hash Functions and Message
• Chapter 5: Public Key Infrastructure
• Chapter 6: IP Security Architecture
• Chapter 7: Authentication Header
• Chapter 8: EnCapsulating Security Payload (ESP)
• Chapter 9: Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol
• Chapter 10: Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
• Chapter 11: VPN Solutions
• Chapter 12: VPN Future