The ESP protocol is used for authentication and encryption of IPsec connections.
Topic
Protocol selection
Applicable to
all
History
Priority
should
Mar 2022
The ESP protocol is used for authentication and encryption of IPsec connections.
Miscellaneous changes were made to rationale and recommendations throughout the publication to clarify content without changing intent. This included a review from the Guidelines for System Hardening chapter through to the Guidelines for Data Transfers chapter.
2015
Agencies must use the ESP protocol for IPsec connections.
2010
Agencies should use the ESP protocol for IPSec connections.
2008
Agencies should use the ESP protocol for IPSec connections.