Why IPv6 Security Is So Hard

Explore the challenges of IPv6 security in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the historical context of IPv6 development, examining the factors that have contributed to its complexity and security issues. Analyze the role of cryptography, the impact of the 1990s mindset, and the evolution of networking principles. Investigate key IPv6 properties, including neighbor discovery and routing protocols, while considering their implications for security. Evaluate the predictability, functionality, and vulnerability aspects of IPv6, as well as its protocol complexity and trust requirements. Gain insights into the provisioning process and understand why IPv6 security poses significant challenges in modern network environments.

Intro
Logistics
IPv6 Developments
Outline
IPv6 Ignition
December 95
Networking
What has gone wrong
The role of crypto
The 90s mindset
The robustness principle
Free internets
The problem
Intelligent people
Culture of application
Generations of marketing
Generations of IPv6
Security tools
Interim summary
Properties
Main Property
NT neighbors
RC plotting
RC mimics
Updating obsolete
Security perspective
Security problem
Predictability
Security Functionality
IPv6 Requirements
IPv6 Vulnerability
IPv6 Protocol Complexity
Trust
Provisioning