David Helms, Vice President of the Cyber Security Center of Excellence, presented IPv6 Security Threats and Vulnerabilities in IPv4-Only Networks at the Ft. Carson Cyber Security Seminar and IT Expo. Announced by Salient Federal Solutions, Inc., this expo was held in Fort Carson, CO today.
“Because so many devices come with IPv6 enabled, agencies are already deploying IPv6 whether they know it or not,” said Helms. “They are not gaining the benefits IPv6 implementations, yet they are exposed to cyber security vulnerabilities associated with IPv6. We have identified the vulnerabilities associated with the deployment of IPv6 enabled devices and have devised cost effective solutions to protect our clients.”
Helms is a recognized industry leader in cyber security, particularly as it relates to IPv6. Salient delivers cyber security engineers to assist with planning, implementation, accreditation of IPv6 networks, and IPv6 security. It also offers comprehensive, hands-on IPv6 training courses suitable for all levels to ensure that customer IT staffs are fully prepared to operate, maintain and secure networks the IPv6 networks.
Read Helms’ interview on WashingtonExec about mobile security here and abroad.
