Windows XP Professional Product Documentation > Security and administration

Using IP Security Policy Management

You might need to be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to perform some tasks.

Internet Protocol security (IPSec) is a key line of defense against internal, private network, and external security attacks. IPSec uses cryptographic security services to provide data integrity, data authentication, data confidentiality, and replay protection for TCP/IP traffic. IPSec behavior is controlled using an IPSec policy that you configure and assign using the IP Security Policy Management snap-in

To install an IP Security Policy Management snap-in

1.

Click Start, and then click Run.

2.

In the Open box, type mmc, and then click OK.

3.

On the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in.

4.

Click Add, and then double-click IP Security Policy Management.

5.

Follow the instructions on your screen.

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Note

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For information about using IPSec, in MMC, click Help on the Action menu.

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For more information, click Related Topics. 

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Related Topics

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Using administrative tools in Microsoft Management Console

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Using the Microsoft Management Console


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