Overview

Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) is an enhanced version of IKEv1. The same as IKEv1, IKEv2 has a set of self-protection mechanisms and can be used on insecure networks for reliable identity authentication, key distribution, and IPsec SA negotiation. IKEv2 provides stronger protection against attacks and higher key exchange ability and needs fewer message exchanges than IKEv1.