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IPv6 Security - Attacks and Countermeasures in a Nutshell

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Explore a comprehensive overview of IPv6 security vulnerabilities and countermeasures in this 16-minute conference talk from USENIX WOOT '14. Delve into the history of IPv6, its initial promise of enhanced security, and the subsequent discovery of various vulnerabilities. Learn about issues ranging from link-layer address request spoofing to novel node tracking possibilities. Examine the systematic categorization of these vulnerabilities and their countermeasures using a common language for computer security incidents. Gain insights into the remaining security challenges in IPv6 and discover three main research areas identified for future focus: address assignment and structure, securing local network discovery, and address selection for reconnaissance.

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WOOT '14 - IPv6 Security: Attacks and Countermeasures in a Nutshell

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