ACRONYM

IPSec

a set of communication rules or protocols for setting up secure connections over a network

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Stands for

Internet Protocol Security

Senses

Sense 1Internet Protocol Security

a set of communication rules or protocols for setting up secure connections over a network Internet Protocol (IP) is the common standard that determines how data travels over the internet. IPSec adds encryption and authentication to make the protocol more secure.

a set of communication rules or protocols for setting up secure connections over a network

Internet Protocol (IP) is the common standard that determines how data travels over the internet. IPSec adds encryption and authentication to make the protocol more secure.

NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary

Bibliography

NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary
Accessed Jan 06, 2026Quoted
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Source: NICCS (CISA) Cybersecurity Vocabulary (niccs.cisa.gov).