Recent Advances in IPv6 Security

Explore recent advances in IPv6 security through this 56-minute conference talk from the BruCON Security Conference. Delve into the comprehensive security assessment of IPv6 and related technologies conducted by the UK Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure. Learn about the unique security challenges posed by IPv6, including less mature implementations, potential vulnerabilities, and the impact of transition technologies on existing IPv4 networks. Discover the latest developments in areas such as Denial of Service attacks, firewall circumvention, network reconnaissance, and First-Hop security. Gain valuable insights on securely deploying IPv6 protocols and understand the vulnerabilities found in popular IPv6 implementations. Presented by Fernando Gont, this talk provides a state-of-the-art overview of IPv6 security, offering essential knowledge for network engineers, security administrators, and anyone involved in IPv6 deployment or operation.