1.2. Audience

The target audience for this document is primarily individuals who implement this IP security technology or who architect systems that will use this technology. Technically adept users of this technology (end users or system administrators) also are part of the target audience. A glossary is provided in Appendix A to help fill in gaps in background/vocabulary. This document assumes that the reader is familiar with the Internet Protocol (IP), related networking technology, and general information system security terms and concepts.