Results of a Security Assessment of the Internet Protocol Version 6

Explore the security implications of IPv6 in this 53-minute conference talk from Hack in Paris. Delve into the factors that make IPv6 an intriguing subject from a security perspective, including its status as a new technology, the relative immaturity of implementations, lack of established best practices, and limited support in security products. Gain insights into the protocol suite designed to accommodate the Internet's growth and its larger address space compared to IPv4. Learn about the challenges faced by technical personnel in understanding IPv6's security implications, the potential vulnerabilities in less mature implementations, and the impact of limited implementation experience. Understand the current state of IPv6 deployment in production environments and its expected role as the successor to IPv4.