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ESP

Spirnia — Tue, 20 May 2025 19:35:53 GMT

I have a question about ESP.

I read the statement: “The ESP encrypts IP packets and ensures their integrity.”

My question is: does ESP ensure integrity?

I was under the impression that ESP provided confidentiality through encryption.

I was not aware that ESP ensured integrity.

Please confirm for me.

Thank you!

Re: ESP

ericgeater — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:52:24 GMT

Actually, I had forgotten about ESP. The Wikipedia article says some neat things about it: "It provides origin authenticity through source authentication, data integrity through hash functions and confidentiality through encryption protection for IP packets."

And that makes sense because hashes typically ensure that the data received matches the data sent, so... yeah!

Re: ESP

Spirnia — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:02:06 GMT

Exactly!

Thank you for researching it for me!

I came to the same conclusion last night!

And I had my exam this morning at 8:00 am.

I passed my exam.

I don’t have the experience to earn the certification. So, I look forward to another Associate of ISC2 badge!!

Thank you to everyone who answered my questions and provided me with motivation!

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ericgeater — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:30:41 GMT

Whoa... that's awesome. And congratulations! Which exam did you take?

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Spirnia — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:40:02 GMT

Thank you!!

I took the CCSP exam!

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ericgeater — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:06 GMT

Congratulations on your success! Now you get to complete the experience component... but the exam is past you!

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akkem — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:30:50 GMT

@sprinia, congratulations passing on your CCSP exam!

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Spirnia — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:50:09 GMT

Thank you!!

Re: ESP

Spirnia — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:54:07 GMT

@nkeaton

We miss you.

Haven’t seen you around in a while.

Hope all is well with you.

I passed my exam!

Re: ESP

nkeaton — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:45:27 GMT

@Spirnia I have my moments. Thank you for letting me know. I was sure that you would given the time and thought that put into it. Congratulations. Talk more soon.

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Spirnia — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:46:36 GMT

Thank you!!

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nkeaton — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:50:56 GMT

@Spirnia Very welcome. It is not an easy exam but really felt that you would be alright given your questions and thoughts. Any next plans? Always glad to encourage someone that works so hard at it.

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Spirnia — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:15:03 GMT

Thanks!

As for my next plans, I am going to start a deep dive into AI.

On my list so far:

- Cybrary: AI Fundamentals 4.5 hrs.

- O'Reilly: AI Concepts for Tech Professionals 5 hrs.

- O'Reilly: Introduction to Generative AI 3.5 hrs.

- O'Reilly: Enhance your productivity with AI 4 hrs.

- O'Reilly: ChatGPT Prompting Fundamentals: Crafting Engaging and Productive ChatGPT Prompts 1.5 hrs.

- O'Reilly: ChatGPT for Cybersecurity: AI Tools for Protection & Threat Mitigation 4 hrs.

- O'Reilly: ChatGPT for SOC Analyst - Master Cyber Security with AI 4 hrs.

- O'Reilly: ChatGPT Mastery - Crafting Effective Prompts for Optimal Results 2.25 hrs.

Re: ESP

akkem — Fri, 30 May 2025 01:26:50 GMT

That's smart move.

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Spirnia — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:55:07 GMT

Thanks!

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nkeaton — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:10:02 GMT

@Spirnia AI is definitely fascinating. We called is DSS (Decision Support Systems) when I was in college. I am not much of a fan of vendor specific certifications. I suppose that if I was going to explore that more that I would probably be more likely to look at ISACA's AI offerings. Right now I studying more on architecture as am thinking about the ISSAP. The ISSEP and ISSMP were much more in my comfort zone.

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Spirnia — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:15:39 GMT

I've heard of ISACA's AI offerings.

I don't know if I want to spend the money yet on theirs.

I have plenty of content between O'Reilly and LinkedIn Learning at this time.

ISSAP would be a nice certification to have!

I hope you enjoy studying towards it and come back in a few months with your new certification in hand!