ConceptsIPv6

IPv6

Internet Protocol version 6: the newer IP addressing scheme using 128-bit addresses to vastly expand address space beyond IPv4. Defenders must account for it because it is often enabled by default and can create overlooked attack surface.

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IP Addresses

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IP Address

An IP address is a network address used to identify a device or service so traffic can be routed to it.

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