Description
Integration of VPN Expansion Modules
The AIM-VPN/SSL-3 Cisco VPN Encryption Module is an acceleration module that provides hardware-based encryption and decryption services for VPN and SSL traffic. Integration with network infrastructure can be done in various ways, including:
- Router integration: The AIM-VPN/SSL-3 can be installed in a Cisco Router that supports AIM slot, providing hardware-based encryption for VPN traffic passing through the router.
- Switch integration: The module can also be integrated with Cisco Switches through switch card slot, allowing hardware-based encryption for VPN traffic passing through the switch.
- Standalone device integration: The AIM-VPN/SSL-3 can also be used as a standalone device, providing hardware-based encryption for VPN traffic between two separate network devices.
The integration of the VPN Expansion Module with the network infrastructure requires configuration of the device in which it is installed, and establishing a secure VPN tunnel between two network devices. This allows VPN traffic to be encrypted and decrypted by the hardware-based encryption services provided by the AIM-VPN/SSL-3, improving the overall performance of VPN traffic and security.
Security and Privacy in VPN Encryption Module
The AIM-VPN/SSL-3 Cisco VPN Encryption Module provides enhanced security and privacy for virtual private network (VPN) connections. It is designed to work with Cisco routers and provides hardware acceleration for encryption and decryption processes, improving the overall performance and scalability of VPN connections.
In terms of security, the AIM-VPN/SSL-3 supports a variety of encryption algorithms, including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Data Encryption Standard (DES), to ensure that VPN traffic is protected against unauthorized access. Additionally, the module supports secure hash algorithms (SHA) for message integrity and public key infrastructure (PKI) for secure key exchange.
In terms of privacy, the module uses tunneling protocols, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and IP Security (IPSec), to create a secure, encrypted tunnel between two VPN endpoints. This protects the privacy of VPN traffic by preventing eavesdropping, tampering, and other types of network attacks.
Public Key Infrastructure
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a security framework that enables secure communication and authentication using public and private keys. The ASA5510-AIP10SP-K9 Cisco AIM-VPN/SSL-3 Cisco VPN Encryption Module supports the use of PKI to encrypt VPN communications and authenticate users and devices. This module supports the use of digital certificates to establish secure VPN connections and encrypt data transmitted over the VPN. The private key is used to decrypt incoming traffic and the public key is used to encrypt outgoing traffic. The ASA5510-AIP10SP-K9 can be configured to use an external Certificate Authority (CA) for certificate management or it can act as its own CA using the built-in Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP) server.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: AIM-VPN/SSL-3
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Name: DES/3DES/AES VPN Encryption Module
- Product Type: Advanced Integration Module
Technical Information
- Application/Usage: Voice
Management & Protocols
- Management:
- IPSec MIB
Miscellaneous
- High Overhead IPSec Processing from the Main Processor
- IPSec MIB
- Certificate Support to Facilitate Automatic Authentication using Digital Certificates
- Confidentiality, Data Integrity, and Data Origin Authentication through IPSec
- Cisco IOS WebVPN
- Compression
- Provide hardware-based IPSec encryption services of 160 and 185 Mbps in the Cisco 3825 and 190 and 210 Mbps in the Cisco 3845 routers
- Web/VPN SSL hardware-based encryption of 20 Mbps with a Max of 175 Users in the Cisco 3825,and 26 Mbps with a Max of 200 Users in the Cisco 3845 routers
Compatibility:
- Cisco 3725
- Cisco 3745
- Cisco 3825
- Cisco 3845
