"Security Gaps Identified in Internet Protocol 'IPSec'"

The Internet protocol, IPSec, has been revealed by researchers to be vulnerable to attacks. The vulnerability of IPSec is due to the insecurity of the Internet Key Exchange protocol, IKEv1, which is still being used in operating systems and newer devices despite the availability IKEv2. Vulnerabilities in the IKEv1 could allow attackers to intrude on the communication process and steal data. This article continues to discuss IPSec and research pertaining to the vulnerability of this protocol. 

Science Daily reports "Security Gaps Identified in Internet Protocol 'IPSec'"