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GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 8 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 8
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Which of the following IP packet elements is responsible for authentication while using IPSec?

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Suggested Answer: A

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Lawana
3 months ago
AH is the correct answer, but IKE is super important too!
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Dyan
3 months ago
Wait, L2TP isn't even related to IPSec, right?
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Dominga
3 months ago
No way, I thought IKE handled authentication!
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Marcelle
4 months ago
I thought it was ESP, but I guess AH is right.
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Erick
4 months ago
It's definitely the Authentication Header (AH).
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Lauryn
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards AH as the answer, but I feel like I should double-check if ESP has any authentication features too.
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King
4 months ago
I keep mixing up IKE and AH; I know IKE is related to key exchange, but does it also play a role in authentication?
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Kathryn
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about how ESP provides confidentiality, not authentication.
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Matthew
5 months ago
I think the Authentication Header (AH) is the one that handles authentication in IPSec, but I'm not completely sure.
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Marion
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know IPSec has a lot of moving parts, and I'm not entirely sure which element is responsible for authentication. I'll have to review my notes to refresh my memory.
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Hermila
5 months ago
The key here is understanding the different IPSec protocols. I think the Authentication Header (AH) is the right answer, as it's specifically designed for authentication in IPSec.
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Nadine
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know IPSec has different components, but I can't quite remember which one handles authentication. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Desiree
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. The Authentication Header (AH) is responsible for authentication in IPSec.
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Ricarda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the difference between V$SESSION_EVENT and V$SERVICE_EVENT. I'll need to review my notes on those views to make sure I understand them properly.
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Gretchen
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think both A) and D) are correct. They both play a role in authentication and security for IPSec.
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Aileen
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP). It also provides authentication and encryption for IPSec.
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Yesenia
1 year ago
I'm going to go with B) Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) because it sounds the most fun to say. Authentication? Who needs that when you've got L2TP?
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Lemuel
1 year ago
C) Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is used for key management in IPSec, not authentication. I think the authors of this exam question are trying to trick us!
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Aleisha
1 year ago
A) Authentication Header (AH) is the correct answer for authentication in IPSec.
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Sunny
1 year ago
D) Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) provides confidentiality and integrity, but not authentication.
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Desmond
1 year ago
C) Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is actually used for key management, not authentication.
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Leanna
1 year ago
A) Authentication Header (AH) is responsible for authentication in IPSec.
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Ollie
1 year ago
Haha, B) Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)? Really? That's not even in the same league as IPSec. I'm going with A) for sure.
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Rochell
1 year ago
I agree, AH is the correct option for authentication in IPSec.
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Alberta
1 year ago
Definitely, AH is responsible for authentication in IPSec.
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Lavonna
1 year ago
I think A) Authentication Header (AH) is the right choice.
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Leslie
1 year ago
I was about to choose D) Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP), but then I remembered that's for encryption, not authentication. Good thing I double-checked!
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Jade
1 year ago
A) Authentication Header (AH) is definitely the right answer here. That's the whole purpose of AH - to provide authentication for IPSec traffic.
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Shawnda
1 year ago
A) Authentication Header (AH) is crucial for ensuring the authenticity of the data being transmitted over IPSec.
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Kristel
1 year ago
D) Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) is responsible for providing confidentiality and integrity for IPSec traffic.
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Stephen
1 year ago
C) Internet Key Exchange (IKE) is also important for setting up security associations in IPSec.
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Danica
1 year ago
A) Authentication Header (AH) is definitely the right answer here. That's the whole purpose of AH - to provide authentication for IPSec traffic.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
D) Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) also provides authentication and encryption for IPSec traffic.
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Rolande
1 year ago
A) Authentication Header (AH) is definitely the right answer here. That's the whole purpose of AH - to provide authentication for IPSec traffic.
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Brittni
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) Authentication Header (AH). It provides authentication for IPSec.
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