# IPSec Profile An [IPSec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPsec) profile defines an [IKE policy](./ikepolicy.md), [IPSec policy](./ipsecpolicy.md), and IPSec mode used for establishing an IPSec tunnel. ## Fields ### Name The unique user-assigned name for the profile. ### Mode The IPSec mode employed by the profile: Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) or Authentication Header (AH). ### IKE Policy The [IKE policy](./ikepolicy.md) associated with the profile. ### IPSec Policy The [IPSec policy](./ipsecpolicy.md) associated with the profile.