Re: Off topic: Any one know of a good IPV6 reference book?

[Crispin Cowan <crispin () immunix com>]

Marcus J. Ranum wrote:

> > That would solve a lot of issues for secure networks.
> >    
> I really believe that IP crypto does not actually solve any
> significant security problem in a compelling or useful manner.
If every single packet had an authentic source IP address, then DDoS 
problems would be much easier to manage.

Caveat: not to say that IPSec or IPv6 are particularly good or bad ways 
to get authentic source IP addresses. Just a counterpoint to MJR's claim.

Crispin

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