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IPsec

Also known as: IPSec

Suite for authenticating and encrypting IP traffic—often with IKEv2 key exchange still classical today.

Definition

IPsec protects network-layer traffic for site-to-site and remote access VPNs. Key establishment commonly uses IKEv2 with classical public-key crypto.

IETF work on multiple key exchanges enables hybrid post-quantum modes—implementation support varies by vendor.

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