How Secure is the Next-Generation Internet? An Examination of IPv6

Abstract

The deployment of IPv6-aware networks is expected to increase significantly with the exhaustion of the IPv4 address space. This report informs those involved in the deployment and use of IPv6 networks of the security vulnerabilities associated with the protocol. This includes an examination of existing standards; current best-practice from academic research; security vulnerabilities; possible countermeasures; and mitigation strategies to prevent an attacker damaging a network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA595640

Entities

People

  • Adrian Herrera

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Electronic Warfare

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • Kernels (Operating System)
  • Mobile Phones
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Packet Filtering
  • Security Protocols
  • Transport Protocols
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space