FCSS – Network Security Specialist 7.4 — Question 42

Which exchanges are the first two exchanges in IKEv2 negotiation?

Answer options

• A. INIT_Req and Auth_Request
• B. IKE SA_INIT and IKE_Auth
• C. Key Exchange and Authentication
• D. Init_Req and Wait_Init_Req

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as IKE SA_INIT is the first exchange that establishes the Security Association, followed by IKE_Auth which is used for authentication. The other options either mention incorrect terms or refer to exchanges that do not occur at the start of the IKEv2 negotiation.