Scaling Secure Network Functions: High-Performance IPsec with FD.io VPP for VNFs and CNFs

As enterprises and service providers transition to virtualized and cloud-native infrastructures, the need for scalable, high-performance security becomes critical. FD.io's Vector Packet Processing (VPP) platform has emerged as a leading open-source framework for fast packet processing, but how well does it handle modern IPsec workloads in Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) and Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs)?

In this talk, we dive deep into the architecture and implementation of IPsec within FD.io VPP. We'll explore real-world performance benchmarks, discuss recent improvements, and present best practices for deploying secure, high-throughput IPsec tunnels in containerized and virtualized environments. Attendees will see how VPP's modular pipeline enables flexible integration with orchestration systems, and how it can be tuned for different network function scenarios-from high-density edge sites to large-scale data centers.

Whether you're building secure SD-WAN, 5G core, or edge networking solutions, this session will provide actionable insights on leveraging open-source VPP to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient IPsec-powered VNFs and CNFs.

Key Takeaways: - How FD.io VPP implements and accelerates IPsec for virtualized and cloud-native deployments - Tuning and scaling techniques for maximizing IPsec throughput and minimizing latency - Integration patterns for orchestration and real-world deployment considerations - Lessons learned from operational use cases and performance testing

Join us to learn how open-source innovation is redefining secure, high-performance networking for the next generation of infrastructure!