•The default Oakley group (Diffie-Hellman group) is now 2.

•Preshared keys are configured in authentication records.

•Administrators can now configure preshared keys for remote subnets.

•IKE ID parameters can now be configured for IKE negotiations when using preshared keys.

•Certificate IDs are configured as IKE ID information in authentication records. The authentication records are indexed and searched by remote IP address. There is no longer a certificate ID record for the local system (127.0.0.0).

•The ipsec_report utility supports the following new options:

•-entity(used with the -auditoption): The -entityoption allows you to specify one or more entities when displaying an audit file (-audit). This allows you to selectively display audit records logged by specify entities.

•-host: The -hostoption displays IPSec policies loaded by the policy daemon.

•-ike: The -ikeoption displays IKE policies loaded by the policy daemon.

•-gateway: The -gatewayoption displays gateway IPSec policies loaded by the policy daemon.

•-tunnel: The -tunneloption displays tunnel IPSec policies loaded by the policy daemon.

The ipsec_report options -ipsecand -isakmpare still supported, but only for backwards compatibility and are not documented. The ipsec_report option -ipsecreports host IPSec policies (it is now equivalent to the -hostoption). The ipsec_report option -isakmpreports IKE policies (it is now equivalent to the -ikeoption).

•The ipsec_policy utility now allows you to specify a direction for the packet parameters.

•The ipsec_admin utility supports the following new options to set general operating parameters:

•-spd_soft: The -spd_softoption allows you to specify the “soft” limit for the size of the Security Policy Database (SPD). The SPD is the HP-UX IPSec runtime policy database, with cached policy decisions for packet descriptors (five-tuples consisting of exact, non-wildcard source IP address, destination IP address, protocol, source port, and destination port).

•-spd_hard: The -spd_hardoption allows you to specify the “hard” limit for the size of the SPD.

•-spi_min: The -spi_minoption allows you to specify the lower bound for inbound, dynamic key Security Parameters Index (SPI) numbers.

•-spi_max: The -spi_maxoption allows you to specify the upper bound for inbound, dynamic key Security Parameters Index (SPI) numbers.

•IPv6 IKE functionality, formerly provided by the daemon ikmpdv6, is now provided by ikmpd. The ikmpdv6 daemon is no longer shipped with the product.

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UX IPSec Software specifications

HP-UX IPSec Software is an integral component of the HP-UX operating system, providing robust and secure communication capabilities for enterprise environments. As organizations increasingly rely on secure networking solutions, HP-UX IPSec stands out with its comprehensive set of features and technologies designed to safeguard sensitive data.

One of the core characteristics of HP-UX IPSec Software is its implementation of the Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) framework. This technology secures Internet Protocol (IP) communications through authentication and encryption, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data transmissions. By leveraging IPSec, HP-UX provides a secure method for connecting remote users and secure sites over untrusted networks, such as the internet.

A notable feature of the HP-UX IPSec Software is its support for both transport and tunnel modes. The transport mode encrypts only the payload of the IP packet, whereas the tunnel mode encapsulates the entire IP packet within a new packet, allowing for secure communications between entire networks. This flexibility enables organizations to tailor their security strategies based on specific use cases and requirements.

HP-UX IPSec also emphasizes interoperability and compliance with industry standards. The software supports various encryption algorithms and authentication methods, including those defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). This commitment to open standards ensures that HP-UX can seamlessly integrate with a diverse range of networking infrastructures and security solutions.

In addition to its security features, HP-UX IPSec Software offers administration tools that simplify the configuration and management of IPSec policies. The software includes a user-friendly command-line interface, allowing system administrators to specify security associations and policies efficiently. Moreover, comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities help organizations keep track of their security posture and detect potential vulnerabilities.

Another essential characteristic of HP-UX IPSec Software is its scalability. Designed to accommodate the needs of both small and large enterprises, it can handle increased loads and adapt to changing security demands without compromising performance.

In conclusion, HP-UX IPSec Software stands as a vital solution for organizations seeking to protect their data transmissions over IP networks. With its core technologies, such as transport and tunnel modes, adherence to industry standards, user-friendly administration tools, and scalability, it provides a formidable layer of security in an increasingly interconnected world. This makes it a preferred choice for enterprises aiming to enhance their network security frameworks.
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