What happens on a Windows system when SecureConnect is executed with a conflicting IPSec process?

When SecureConnect is executed on a Windows system and encounters a conflicting IPSec process, the correct outcome is that the VEN (Virtual Enforcement Node) will take over all Connection Security Rules. This means that the policies created and enforced by Illumio's SecureConnect will override the existing IPSec configurations.

The reason for this behavior lies in how SecureConnect is designed to manage connection security. It focuses on ensuring that the security policies defined by an organization are consistently applied, even if there are existing policies in the system that may conflict. By allowing the VEN to control the Connection Security Rules, SecureConnect can maintain a uniform security posture across all network connections that involve workloads within the covered environment.

Understanding this dynamic is essential for managing the security policies in an organization effectively, as it ensures that the most compliant and desired security rules are always enforced, irrespective of what other system-level security measures may be implemented.