An overview of IPv6

IPv6 is the latest iteration of the internet protocol, designed to address the limitations of IPv4’s address space issue. IPv6 provides a solution to the address space issue for internet-connected devices by offering a vastly expanded address space. While IPv4 relies on 32-bit addresses, resulting in a limited pool of unique addresses, IPv6 uses a 128-bit addressing scheme, enabling an astronomically larger number of unique combinations. This expansion not only addresses the imminent exhaustion of IPv4 addresses but also introduces enhancements in terms of network efficiency, security features, and simplified network configuration. The implementation of IPv6 has been a slow process, not only for manufactures but also for network engineers who have been confused about its support and implementation. This knowledge gap has provided some opportunities for attackers to take advantage of. Let’s take a look at how IPv6 is set up and then look at some of...