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Activity: VPN Site-to-Site Configuration

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Overview

In this performance-based simulation, you will step into the role of a Network Administrator for a growing enterprise. Your objective is to securely connect the Corporate Headquarters and a Regional Warehouse to your local Branch Office using IPsec Site-to-Site VPN tunnels.

This activity mimics the hands-on configuration questions found on the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, requiring you to synthesize information from multiple sources to achieve a secure and functional network state.

Learning Objectives

By completing this simulation, you will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Analyze Network Topologies: Identify correct peer IP addresses and subnet masks for remote gateways.
  • Apply Security Policies: Interpret corporate security standards to select appropriate cryptographic algorithms.
  • Configure IPsec Protocols: Differentiate between Tunnel and Transport modes, and select the correct protocol (ESP vs. AH) for confidentiality.
  • Manage Secrets: practice secure retrieval of Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) from a privileged access vault.