Ipv6 static routing configuration lab cisco packet tracer. Ipv6 was developed by the internet engineering task force ietf to deal with the longanticipated problem of ipv4 address exhaustion. With his instructor and industry background, as well as his excellent work building activities for the new cisco networking academy curriculum, he was an obvious choice. Guidelines for the secure deployment of ipv6 iv acknowledgments the authors, sheila frankel of the national institute of standards and technology nist, richard graveman of rfg security, john pearce of booz allen hamilton and mark rooks of l1 identity. Cisco ios software ipv6 denial of service vulnerability.
Cisco press 800 east 96th street indianapolis, in 46240 usa cisco press ipv6 security scott hogg, ccie no. The default gateway has two configurable bits in its router advertisement ra available for this purpose. As the worlds networks migrate to the ipv6 protocol, networking professionals need a clearer understanding of the security risks, threats, and challenges this transition presents. Make sure you configure a default route for both ipv4 and ipv6. Internet protocol version 6 ipv6 specification, ietf rfc 2460. Securing ipv6 in the cisco space troopers itsecurity. A vulnerability in the implementation of the ip version 6 ipv6 protocol stack in cisco ios software and cisco ios xe software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause io memory depletion on an affected device that has ipv6 enabled.
The ah header was designed to ensure authenticity and integrity of the. Cisco security experts omar santos and john stuppi share preparation hints and testtaking tips, helping you identify areas of. Configuring ipv6 interface addressing free ccna workbook. Motivations discussions around ipv6 security have centered on ipsec though ipsec is mandatory in ipv6, the same issues with ipsec deployment remain from ipv4. Cisco ios and ios xe software ipv6 first hop security. Security cisco ios ipv6 acl cisco ios firewall ipv6 support standardextended ipv6 acl ios firewall since march 200412. Crfs was cisco specific and helped readers squeeze all the networklevel security features they could from their routers. Ccnp routing and switching portable command guide, 2e. This session presents ipv6 security as contrasted with ipv4 from a threat and mitigation. Internet protocol version 6 ipv6 is the latest revision of the internet protocol ip and the first version of the protocol to be widely deployed.
Cisco nexus 3400s nxos security configuration guide, release 9. The z1 extends the power of the meraki cloud managed networking to employees, it staff, and executives working from home. Implementing cisco ipv6 networks ipv6 is part of a recommended learning path from cisco systems that can include simulation and handson training from authorized cisco learning partners and selfstudy products from cisco press. Configuration complexity key management therefore, ipv6 will be deployed largely without cryptographic protections of any kind security in ipv6 is a much broader topic than just ipsec.
The vulnerability is due to improper processing of malformed ipv6 packets. You gain a strong defense against attack vectors and widely available tools that exploit vulnerabilities. Ccna security 210260 official cert guide cisco press. Ipv6 dhcp messages the dhcpv6 client knows whether to use dhcpv6 based upon the instruction from a router on its linklocal network.
While a random address will lead to nowhere, there are numerous ways for a malicious person to find targets. This exam tests a candidates knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, ip connectivity, ip services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. So this is a packet tracer lab which will be focussed on configuring static routes. Yenu has been leading ipv6 customer delivery engagements and workshops for several years, and he has earned a trusted advisory role for dozens of accounts around the globe. A vulnerability in dns over ipv6 packet processing for cisco adaptive security appliance asa software and firepower threat defense ftd software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to unexpectedly reload, resulting in a denial of service dos condition. Lab 121 the basics of internet protocol version 6 ipv6 lab 122 configuring ipv6 interface addressing.
Cisco public 1 ipv6 security threats and mitigations brksec2003. Cisco ios xr software ipv6 malformed packet denial of. Ccna security 210260 official cert guide ccna security 210260 official cert guide is a bestofbreed cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the ccna security implementing cisco network security iins 210260 exam. The vulnerability is triggered when an affected device processes a malformed ipv6 packet. Nevertheless, security of ipv6 protocol and ipv6 networks can still be improved, but this fact should not be an obstacle to its acceptance,usage and further development. The vulnerability is due to improper length validation of a field in an ipv6 dns. Before we begin p enabling ipv6 on any device means that. Another ipv6 security myth is that, thanks to the huge address space, an attacker cannot find targets by generating a random ipv6 address. Using the patentpending meraki auto vpn, administrators can. To find out more about instructorled training, elearning, and handson instruction offered by. You do not need to enter any special commands to do so.
The book covers every component of todays networks, identifying specific security deficiencies that occur within ipv6. Cisco ios software contains a vulnerability in the ip version 6 ipv6 protocol stack implementation that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a reload of an affected device that has ipv6 operation enabled. It addresses ipv6 link operations vulnerabilities, as well as scalability issues in large layer2 domains. Only tridentbased line cards on cisco asr 9000 series. Cisco adaptive security appliance software and firepower. Cisco nexus 3400s nxos security configuration guide. This is ipv6 static routing configuration lab in cisco packet tracer. Traditional layer 2 security differs between ipv4 and ipv6 because of the. Pdf version quick guide resources job search discussion. This is an ipv6 static routing example lab showing ipv6 routing configuration using two routers r1 and r2. He is a soughtafter industry speaker and represents cisco at key ipv6 initiatives around the world. Ipv6 deployment guide for cisco collaboration systems. Ipv6 mandates the implementation of ipsec some organisations believe that ipsec should be used to secure all flows 15 security expert, w. The security appliance supports the configuration of both ipv6 and ipv4 on an interface.
Ipv6 adoption requires to go through multiple steps, at global, regional, country and local level measuring the end stage ipv6 traffic is counter productive fm and education standpoint. To provide security and scalability, the ipv6 snooping feature bundles several layer 2 ipv6 firsthop security features, including ipv6 neighbor discovery nd inspection, ipv6 device tracking, ipv6 address glean, and ipv6 binding table recovery. Ipv6 security offers guidance for avoiding security problems prior to widespread ipv6 deployment. A vulnerability in the parsing of malformed internet protocol version 6 ipv6 packets in cisco ios xr software for asr 9000 series aggregation services routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a lockup and eventual reload of a network processor np chip and a line card processing traffic. Ipv6 security threats and mitigations psu wikispaces. The cisco ipv6 first hop security fhs solution protects networks by mitigating these types of attacks and misconfigurations errors. This life cycle transition can take years before any significant ipv6 traffic can be measured. Security, ccnp, and iot projects for the cisco networking academy as team lead. Its available for free via the university librarys safari subscription. Ipv6 security protection measures for the next internet protocol as the worlds networks migrate to the ipv6 protocol, networking professionals need a clearer understanding of the security risks, threats, and challenges this transition presents. Protection measures for the next internet protocol. Ipv6 firsthop security configuration guide, cisco ios release. The cisco meraki z1 is an enterprise class firewall vpn gateway with five gigabit ethernet ports and a dualradio 802.