Security Features in IPv6

This paper will present a brief overview of some of the new features provided by the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). It will take an in-depth view of the new security features in IPv6, namely the use of the Authentication Header and Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) Header. This document will examine how these security features can prevent certain types of network attacks currently occurring over the Internet and discuss some of the open issues with the IPV6 security features.