FreeS/WAN IPsec for Linux, OCLUG tutorial 2003-01-30, RGB
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Next: opportunistic encryption:

  • Security gateway intercepts traffic and attempts to set up secure link.
  • Secures the Internet without having to change most hosts.

    Crucial requirements:

  • Security gateway discovery.
  • Gateway authentication without prearrangement.
  • Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks.
  • Use RSA public-key signatures.

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    Last modified by Richard Guy Briggs , Thu Jan 30 14:19:00 EST 2003 .