Internet Protocol version 6 Synopsis
Bellevue University
CYBR515-T302 Security Architecture and Design
Internet Protocol version 6 Synopsis
Harry & Mae Incorporated is a restaurant chain with over 100 locations in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Harry and Mae recently suffered a security breach where hackers stole over 25,000 customers’ credit card information. Harry and Mae subsequently hired Mel Workman as a consultant to assess their network structure, their security practices, and any other information or network-related vulnerabilities. In support of this effort Tom Pierce has requested an informational paper to outline the background surrounding Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6); how it differs from the previous version, and how it is more secure than its predecessor. This report will also discuss any risks associated with deploying IPv6 on the Harry & Mae compound network and restaurant locations.
Background
IPv6 is an enhancement to the 1970s and 1980s developed Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) network layer protocol. Originally created to allow information sharing between government and academic communities. Rapid and unexpected global growth in the number of users and the number and varied types of information providers on the Internet identified some glaring weaknesses in the 32-bit IPv4. Most noticeably, the number of users was going to quickly exceed the possible addresses available using IPv4. Additionally, very little attention was given to security during the initial development of IPv4 and the commercial components of the internet were not fully predicted (National Institute of Science and Technology, 2010).
Stop Gap Approaches
Several interim measures were developed to attempt to extend the useful life of IPv4 and manage the address shortage.
Network Address Translation (NAT). NAT is usually implemented with a hardware component placed between a network and the Internet, NAT enabled businesses and...