Author
Eastman, Garland
Other Contributors
Franklin, W. Randolph; Patterson, Stacy; Yener, Bülent, 1959-;
Date Issued
2014-05
Subject
Computer science
Degree
MS;
Terms of Use
This electronic version is a licensed copy owned by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Copyright of original work retained by author.;
Abstract
This discussion aims to explain existing security issues within the internet protocol and emerging security issues with the latest version of internet protocol, IPv6. The internet protocol will be extensively discussed in conjunction with virtual networks. Later on, vulnerabilities between IPv4 and IPv6 are compared. Furthermore, security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and intrusion prevention systems are discussed in order to reveal how a modern day network is protected. In addition, the possible present and future security risks that network professionals face as it pertains to internet protocol are identified.;
Description
May 2014; School of Science
Department
Dept. of Computer Science;
Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
Relationships
Rensselaer Theses and Dissertations Online Collection;
Access
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