Category Archives: IPV6

How To Choose and Secure Your Password.

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Security password policies are essential components of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. These policies help ensure that passwords are strong, frequently changed, and managed effectively. In addition, they incorporate alternatives to traditional passwords, such as multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics, to enhance security. This blog post delves into the elements of security password policies, including management, complexity, and password… Read More »

Key Security Concepts: Threats, Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and Mitigation Techniques.

In the domain of cybersecurity, understanding key concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques is essential. These terms form the backbone of how we approach and handle security in any digital environment. This blog post will provide a comprehensive and technical overview of these fundamental concepts. 1. Threats A threat is any circumstance or event with… Read More »

OSPFv3 Explained.

What Is OSPFv3? OSPFv3 is a type of routing protocol that is used to determine the most efficient path for data to travel across a network. It is an updated version of OSPFv2, which was designed for use with IPv4 network. Like OSPFv2, OSPFv3 uses autonomous areas to divide networks into smaller, more manageable sections. By doing so,… Read More »

IPv6 Migration: 6 to 4 Tunnelling Explained with Example.

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What Is 6 to 4 Tunnelling? 6 to4 tunnelling is a method of integrating IPv6 packets within an IPv4 network. It is particularly useful when transmitting IPv6 data over an IPv4 network, and is especially effective in WAN settings where a remote network still uses IPv4 protocols. In this type of migration, the process involves the creation or… Read More »

Understanding Wildcards / CIDR.

What Is IP Address Wildcards? An IP address wildcard is a method used in network configurations to specify a range of IP addresses. CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) is a method for allocating IP addresses and routing Internet Protocol packets. It was introduced in the early 1990s as a replacement for the traditional class-based IP addressing scheme, with the… Read More »