Create an IKEv1 IPsec Proposal Object

IPsec Proposal objects configure the IPsec proposal used during IKE Phase 2 negotiations. The IPsec proposal defines the combination of security protocols and algorithms that secure traffic in an IPsec tunnel. There are separate objects for IKEv1 and IKEv2. Currently,Security Cloud Control supports IKEv1 IPsec proposal objects.

The Encapsulating Security Protocol (ESP) is used for both IKEv1 and IKEv2 IPsec proposals. It provides authentication, encryption, and anti-replay services. ESP is IP protocol type 50.

Note

We recommend using both encryption and authentication on IPsec tunnels.

There are several pre-defined IKEv1 IPsec proposals. You can also create new proposals to implement other combinations of security settings. You cannot edit or delete system-defined objects.

The following procedure explains how you can create and edit objects directly through the Objects page. You can also create IKEv1 IPsec Proposals objects while editing the IKEv1 IPsec settings in a Site-to-Site VPN connection by clicking the Create New IKEv1 Proposal link shown in the object list.

Procedure

Step 1

In the left pane, click Objects.

Step 2

Do one of these things:

  • Click the blue plus button and select FDM > IKEv1 IPsec Proposal to create the new object.

  • In the object page, select the IPsec proposal you want to edit and click Edit in the Actions pane at the right.

Step 3

Enter an object name for the new object.

Step 4

Select the Mode in which the IKEv1 IPsec Proposal object operates.

  • Tunnel mode encapsulates the entire IP packet. The IPSec header is added between the original IP header and a new IP header. This is the default. Use tunnel mode when the firewall is protecting traffic to and from hosts positioned behind the firewall. Tunnel mode is the normal way regular IPSec is implemented between two firewalls (or other security gateways) that are connected over an untrusted network, such as the Internet.

  • Transport mode encapsulates only the upper-layer protocols of an IP packet. The IPSec header is inserted between the IP header and the upper-layer protocol header (such as TCP). Transport mode requires that both the source and destination hosts support IPSec, and can only be used when the destination peer of the tunnel is the final destination of the IP packet. Transport mode is generally used only when protecting a Layer 2 or Layer 3 tunneling protocol such as GRE, L2TP, and DLSW.

Step 5

Select the ESP Encryption (Encapsulating Security Protocol encryption) algorithm for this proposal. For more information, see Deciding Which Encryption Algorithm to Use.

Step 6

Select the ESP Hash or integrity algorithm to use for authentication. For more information, see Deciding Which Hash Algorithms to Use.

Step 7

Click Add.