Using non 5-tuple information with IPSec
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1. A method of communicating over a network using IPSec security protocol, the method comprising acts of:
- A) receiving 5-tuple information and session information;
B) determining whether to allow a first connection between a first device and a second device based on at least a portion of the session information; and
C) establishing a security association for the first connection based on at least a portion of the session information.
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Abstract
A method of communicating using IPSec security protocol. Security associations are provided for a connection based on session information that may include user information and/or information related to an application running on the device. One or more filters determine whether or not to accept a connection based on session information.
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1. A method of communicating over a network using IPSec security protocol, the method comprising acts of:
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A) receiving 5-tuple information and session information;
B) determining whether to allow a first connection between a first device and a second device based on at least a portion of the session information; and
C) establishing a security association for the first connection based on at least a portion of the session information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing steps comprising:
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A) receiving 5-tuple information and session information;
B) determining whether to allow a first connection between a first device and a second device based on at least a portion of the session information; and
C) establishing a security association for the first connection based on at least a portion of the session information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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