encryption

Last Updated : Aug 28, 2026 |
Sets the encryption algorithm for an ISAKMP policy. Use no encryption to clear the encryption algorithm.
Prolog information

Syntax

[no] encryption encryption

Parameters

Parameter
Description
Possible Values
Default Value
encryption
The encryption algorithm to be used:
aes — Advanced Encryption Standard - 128 bits
aes-192 — Advanced Encryption Standard - 192 bits
aes-256 — Advanced Encryption Standard - 256 bits
aes

User level

read-write

Context

crypto isakmp policy

Example

To set the encryption algorithm for an ISAKMP policy as Triple DES:
Gxxx-001(config-isakmp:1)# encryption aes-192