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Glossary > Authentication Header

What is Authentication Header?

Authentication Header Definition: Protocol providing IP packet authentication

Understanding Authentication Header

A protocol in the IPsec framework that provides data integrity and authentication of IP packets helping prevent IP spoofing and ensuring that data hasnt been altered in transit

Learn More About Authentication Header:

Internet Engineering Task Force RFC 4302 standard defining Authentication Header ↗

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