Abstract:
A method, network element, and computer storage program product, are provided for selectively loading a communication network security enforcement point ('SEP') with security association ('SA') information for inspection of encrypted data in a secure, end-to-end communications path. At least one encrypted data packet is received. It is determined that SA information for decrypting the at least one encrypted data packet fails to exist locally at the SEP. A request is sent to a communication network key server for SA information associated with the at least one encrypted data packet. The SA information associated with the at least one encrypted data packet is received from the communication network key server.
Abstract:
The invention determines if a security association (SA) extends end-to-end between a source node originating a connection and a destination node. In such a case, there will be no ambiguities in routing due to network address translation, and the SA is allowed. In the preferred embodiment, both end nodes of a security connection test themselves and the remote node for gateway status to determine if any ambiguities might exist in network routing due to the presence of a network address translator.
Abstract:
The invention determines if a security association (SA) extends end-to-end between a source node originating a connection and a destination node. In such a case, there will be no ambiguities in routing due to network address translation, and the SA is allowed. In the preferred embodiment, both end nodes of a security connection test themselves and the remote node for gateway status to determine if any ambiguities might exist in network routing due to the presence of a network address translator.