A design comparison between IPv4 and IPv6 in the context of MYSEA, and implementation of an IPv6 MYSEA prototype
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Authors
O'Neal, Matthew R.
Subjects
MYSEA
IPv4
IPv6
MLS
IP next generation
Multilevel security
Network address translation
NAT
IPv4
IPv6
MLS
IP next generation
Multilevel security
Network address translation
NAT
Advisors
Irvine, Cynthia E.
Date of Issue
2003-06
Date
June 2003
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
Internet Protocol version six (IPv6), the next generation Internet Protocol, exists sparsely in today's world. However, as it gains popularity, it will grow into a vital part of the Internet and communications technology in general. Many large organizations, including the Department of Defense, are working toward deploying IPv6 in many varied applications. This thesis focuses on the design and implementation issues that accompany a migration from Internet Protocol version four (IPv4) to IPv6 in the Monterey Security Enhanced Architecture (MYSEA). The research for this thesis consists of two major parts: a functional comparison between the IPv6 and IPv4 designs, and a prototype implementation of MYSEA with IPv6. The current MYSEA prototype relies on a subset of Network Address Translation (NAT) functionality to support the network's operation; and, due to the fact that IPv6 has no native support for NAT, this work also requires the creation of a similar mechanism for IPv6. This thesis provides a preliminary examination of IPv6 in MYSEA, which is a necessary step in determining whether the new protocol will assist with or detract from the enforcement of MYSEA policies.
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Thesis
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Computer Science (CS)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Format
xiv, 69 p. : ill.
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