Authentication Header (AH)

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

NIST SP 800-113, NIST SP 800-41 Rev. 1, NIST SP 800-54, NIST SP 800-77, NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

Definition(s):

A deprecated IPsec security protocol that provides integrity protection (but not confidentiality) for packet headers and data.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-77 Rev. 1

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Authentication Header (AH)

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