Chapter 9. Security for IPv6 Mobility

This chapter covers the following subjects:

• Mobile IPv6 Operation: Review of how Mobile IPv6 operates and the messages exchanged between mobile devices

• MIPv6 Messages: Review of the specific messages that make Mobile IPv6 work

• Threats Linked to MIPv6: Coverage of the threats against Mobile IPv6 devices

• Using IPsec with MIPv6: How IPsec would be used to secure Mobile IPv6

• Filtering for MIPv6: How to filter Mobile IPv6 packets to increase security

• Other IPv6 Mobility Protocols: Discussion of other IPv6-capable mobility protocols