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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) protocol ensures IPsec’s confidentiality.​
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) protocol provides data confidentiality, and also optionally provides data origin authentication, data integrity checking, and replay protection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) is a member of the Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) set of protocols that encrypt and authenticate the packets of data between computers using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The focus and layer on which ESP operates makes it possible for VPNs to function securely.

Detailed explanation-3: -IPSec contains the following elements: Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP): Provides confidentiality, authentication, and integrity. Authentication Header (AH): Provides authentication and integrity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ESP protocol provides data confidentiality (encryption) and authentication (data integrity, data origin authentication, and replay protection). ESP can be used with confidentiality only, authentication only, or both confidentiality and authentication.

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