IPv6 Addresses, Security and Privacy
Johanna Ullrich
Based in Vienna, Austria
I am a senior researcher at SBA Research, a research center focusing on security in Vienna, Austria. My research interests include network security (especially IPv6) and cloud security, and raising awareness for security and privacy in traditional engineering. More
• 10 min read
The choice of the IPv6 address format impacts a host's security and privacy. This article discusses this impact, highlights how current address formats deal with matters of security and privacy, and pinpoints shortcomings in today's addressing mechanisms.