IPv6 Training: IPv6 Professional Security


Course Delivery

Live Instructor-Led Training

Course Description

The course IPv6 Professional Security (IPv6 Training) discusses every aspect of IPv6 security from the basics of the IPv6 protocol stack to protocol and application vulnerabilities. Beginning with a review of IPv6 addressing, the course introduces participants to the full range of security vulnerabilities and countermeasures. We discuss stateless and stateful DHCPv6, DNSv6, ICMPv6 and IGMPv6 amongst others. The course also explores routing protocols, ACLs, VLANs, firewalls, VOIP, IPv6 mobility & more.

Course Dates and Pricing


Feb 18 - 21, 2025$3,750.00Mar 18 - 21, 2025$3,750.00Apr 22 - 25, 2025$3,750.00May 20 - 23, 2025$3,750.00Jun 17 - 20, 2025$3,750.00Jul 22 - 25, 2025$3,750.00

Course Outline

IPv6 Fundamentals Reviewed

Major Differences between IPv4 and IPv6
Understanding the IPv6 Address Space
Understanding IPv6 Address Types
IPv6 Address Expression
Understanding Stateless and Stateful Auto-configuration’
Understanding DHCPv6
The IPv6 Header
Understanding Header Extensions
Understanding Neighbor Discovery
Exploring ICMPv6
Understanding DNSv6
A Quick Look at End to End Traffic in an IPv6 Network
A Quick Tour of IPv4 and IPv6 Co-Existence

Introduction to IPv6 Security

Reintroduction to IPv6
IPv6 Update
IPv6 Vulnerabilities
Hacker Experience
IPv6 Security Mitigation Techniques
Recommended Readings and Resources

IPv6 Protocol Security Vulnerabilities

The IPv6 Protocol Header
Extension Header Threats
Reconnaissance on IPv6 Networks
Layer 3 and Layer 4 Spoofing

IPv6 Internet Security

Large-Scale Internet Threats
Ingress/Egress Filtering
Securing BGP Sessions
IPv6 over MPLS Security
Customer Premises Equipment
Prefix Delegation Threats
Multihoming Issues

IPv6 Perimeter Security

IPv6 Firewalls
Cisco IOS Router ACLs
Cisco IOS Firewall
Cisco PIX/ASA/FWSM Firewalls

Local Network Security

Why Layer 2 Is Important
ICMPv6 Layer 2 Vulnerabilities for IPv6
ICMPv6 Protocol Protection
Network Detection of ICMPv6 Attacks
Network Mitigation Against ICMPv6 Attacks
Privacy Extension Addresses for the Better and the Worse
DHCPv6 Threats and Mitigation
Point-to-Point Link
Endpoint Security

Hardening IPv6 Network Devices

Threats Against Network Devices
Cisco IOS Versions
Disabling Unnecessary Network Services
Limiting Router Access
IPv6 Device Management
Threats against Interior Routing Protocol
First-Hop Redundancy Protocol Security
Controlling Resources
QoS Threats

Server and Host Security

IPv6 Host Security
Host Firewalls
Securing Hosts with Cisco Security Agent

IPsec and SSL Virtual Private Networks

IP Security with IPv6
Host-to-Host IPsec
Site-to-Site IPsec Configuration
Remote Access with IPsec
SSL VPNs

Security for IPv6 Mobility

Mobile IPv6 Operation
MIPv6 Messages
Threats Linked to MIPv6
Using IPsec with MIPv6
Filtering for MIPv6
Other IPv6 Mobility Protocols

Securing the Transition Mechanisms

Attacking NAT-PT
IPv6 Latent Threats Against IPv4 Networks

Security Monitoring

Managing and Monitoring IPv6 Networks
Managing IPv6 Tunnels
Using Forensics
Using Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Managing Security Information with CS-MARS
Managing the Security Configuration

IPv6 Security Conclusions

Comparing IPv4 and IPv6 Security
Changing Security Perimeter
Creating an IPv6 Security Policy
On the Horizon
List of Recommendations

Course Locations

  • Ottawa

  • Montreal

  • Toronto

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