Step-By-Step Guide: Configuring IPsec Over SD-WAN on FortiGate and Unveiling Its Benefits

First, let’s explore the practical applications and advantages of deploying IPSec over SD-WAN.

1. Branch Office Connectivity

  • Secure branch-to-branch communication: Securely connects branch offices to each other and to the headquarter using IPSec tunnels over SD-WAN, IPSec provides encrypted and reliable communication.
  • High availability: Multiple ISP links (WAN) will ensure high availability and failover capabilities for critical branch office applications.

2. Remote Workforce

  • Secure remote access: Employees can have secure access to their office network from home or remote locations, the connections are encrypted to corporate resources.
  • Performance optimization: SD-WAN optimizes the network by routing traffic across the most effective paths 

3. Cloud Connectivity

  • Secure cloud access: Connectivity to the cloud is secure using IPSec tunnels with data encryption and security being its key features
  • Hybrid cloud environment:  SD-WAN can manage traffic between on-premise data centers and multiple cloud environments, providing reliable and secure data transfer.

4. IoT and Edge Devices

  • Secure IoT communications: Data is transmitted securely from IoT devices through IPSec tunnels, protecting sensitive data.
  • Edge computing: SD-WAN and IPSec facilitate data transfer to edge computing sites, ensuring proper handling of data with secure transfer.

Steps To Implement FortiGate for IPSec Over SD-WAN

  • Consider the following scenario

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