Denis Smaylovich: An Introduction to IPv6
A DEF CON 32 talk where security specialist Denis Smaylovich explains why the modern internet still relies on the outdated IPv4 protocol and why many professionals find IPv6 difficult to understand.
The talk reviews the basics of IPv4 addressing, explains the causes of address exhaustion, and gradually introduces how IPv6 works, its advantages, and why it is key to the future of the internet.
The talk reviews the basics of IPv4 addressing, explains the causes of address exhaustion, and gradually introduces how IPv6 works, its advantages, and why it is key to the future of the internet.