Talk Intermediate First Talk

A Quick Guide to IPsec & Open-Source VPNs

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Session Description

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a widely used protocol suite for securing network traffic. This talk will cover the basics of IPsec, how it works, and its key components like encryption, authentication, and key exchange.

We’ll also explore open-source implementations such as StrongSwan and LibreSwan, comparisons with OpenVPN & Wireguard, followed by a brief walkthrough of setting up an IPsec VPN on Linux.

Session Categories

FOSS

Speakers

Aditya Gupta Student

Hey there! I'm a technology enthusiast with a strong focus on open-source software, network security, and Linux-based systems. With experience in software development, system administration, and low level development, I enjoy exploring how open-source tools can be used to build cool stuff.

Passionate about networking, and self-hosting, I have worked with various technologies, including Linux, Reverse Proxies and cloud infrastructure.