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Question #: 192
Topic #: 6
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Which of the following statements pertaining to IPSec is incorrect?

  • A. IPSec can help in protecting networks from some of the IP network attacks.
  • B. IPSec provides confidentiality and integrity to information transferred over IP networks through transport layer encryption and authentication.
  • C. IPSec protects against man-in-the-middle attacks.
  • D. IPSec protects against spoofing.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
IPSec provides confidentiality and integrity to information transferred over IP networks through network (not transport) layer encryption and authentication. All other statements are correct.
Source: TIPTON, Harold F. & KRAUSE, Micki, Information Security Management Handbook, 4th edition (volume 1), 2000, CRC Press, Chapter 6, Extranet Access
Control Issues (page 110).

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