# Libreswan

- **Website:** <https://libreswan.org>
- **Primary alias:** `libreswan.org`
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Employees:** 11+
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

Libreswan is a brand that offers free software implementation of the widely supported and standardized VPN protocol using "IPsec" and the Internet Key Exchange ("IKE"). With over 20 years of active development, Libreswan is a reliable and trusted choice for secure virtual private networking.

Running on Linux 2.4 to 5.x, FreeBSD, and Apple OSX, Libreswan supports both IKE versions 1 and 2. It utilizes the built-in "XFRM" IPsec stack on Linux and the NSS crypto library. The brand is committed to adhering to the standards set by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), ensuring the utmost security and compatibility.

Libreswan is available as part of popular Linux distributions, such as Fedora, RHEL/EPEL, and Arch Linux. Installation is convenient through native software management tools. The brand provides source code via tarball and a git repository for customization. Configuration examples and test cases are also available on their website.

Choose Libreswan for a trusted and versatile VPN solution that prioritizes security and compatibility.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computer Security _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology

## Links

- [github](https://github.com/libreswan)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/Libreswan)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/the-libreswan-project)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idLjIN38B2/w/214/h/116/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778311402390)
- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idLjIN38B2/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778311402553)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tree Poppy | #f8931e | accent |
| Mule Fawn | #965733 | dark |
| Marzipan | #f8dba3 | light |

## Fonts

- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

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