= Security association
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A Security Association (SA) is a concept used in network security that defines a relationship between two or more entities that establishes mutual security services and parameters for secure communication. It is a key part of security protocols, such as Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Internet Key Exchange (IKE). \#\#\# Key Components of a Security Association: 1. **Security Parameters**: Defines the parameters for security operations, including the algorithms used for encryption, hashing, and authentication.
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