FCSS – Network Security Specialist 7.4 — Question 17

During which phase of IKEv2 does the Diffie-Helman key exchange take place?

Answer options

• A. IKE_Req_INIT
• B. Create_CHILD_SA
• C. IKE_Auth
• D. IKE_SA_INIT

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Diffie-Hellman key exchange happens during the IKE_SA_INIT phase, which is crucial for establishing a secure channel. The other options, such as IKE_Req_INIT, Create_CHILD_SA, and IKE_Auth, are involved in different parts of the IKEv2 process and do not specifically pertain to the key exchange itself.