IP Security Architecture
IP Security Architecture
Architecture
IP security architecture is the framework that defines the protocols,
technologies, and best practices for protecting networked systems
and data from unauthorized access, eavesdropping, and other
cyber threats. It encompasses a comprehensive approach to
secure communication, data integrity, and access control.
Introduction to IP Security
Confidentiality Integrity
Ensuring that information is accessible only to authorized Safeguarding the accuracy and completeness of data
individuals or entities. throughout its entire lifecycle.
Availability Authentication
Guaranteeing that authorized users have reliable and Verifying the identity of users, devices, or systems to
timely access to information and resources. prevent unauthorized access.
Importance of IP Security
1 Protecting Sensitive Data 2 Preventing Cyber Attacks
Safeguarding confidential information, such as Mitigating the risk of unauthorized access, data
personal data, financial records, and intellectual breaches, and other cybersecurity threats.
property.
Implementing multiple layers of Granting users and systems the Ensuring that no single individual
security controls to mitigate the minimum level of access required has complete control over critical
impact of a single point of failure. to perform their duties. security processes and decisions.
Common IP Security Threats
Malware Infections Network Attacks
Viruses, worms, Trojans, and Exploits such as denial-of-
other malicious software service (DoS), man-in-the-
that can compromise middle, and unauthorized
systems and data. access attempts.
2 Application-level Gateways
Analyzing and controlling application-specific protocols
to enhance security and visibility.
3 Stateful Inspection
Tracking the state of network connections to detect
and prevent unauthorized activity.
Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs)
Detection
They identify and alert on potential security incidents,
such as unauthorized access attempts.
Prevention
Advanced IDPS can automatically take action to
mitigate or block detected threats.
Cryptography and Encryption Techniques
Symmetric Encryption Asymmetric Encryption Hashing and Integrity
Uses a single shared secret key to Employs public and private key Generates unique digital
encrypt and decrypt data, ensuring pairs to enable secure fingerprints to verify the integrity
confidentiality. communication and digital of data and messages.
signatures.
Secure Network Design Best Practices
1 Segmentation 2 Access Control
Dividing the network into smaller zones to limit Implementing robust authentication and
the spread of threats. authorization mechanisms to manage user
privileges.