Several widely-deployed messaging applications have developed their own protocols. While these protocols are similar, no two are close enough to interoperate. As a result, each application vendor has had to maintain their own protocol stack and independently build trust in the quality of the protocol. The goal of the
working group is to develop a standard messaging security protocol for human-to-human(s) communication with the above security and deployment properties so that applications can share code, and so that there can be shared validation of the protocol (as there has been with TLS 1.3).
Neighbour Discovery for IPv6 forms the cornerstone of efficient network communication in the IPv6 realm. It facilitates address resolution, duplicate address detection, and router discovery, making it indispensable for seamless communication across IPv6 networks. However, as enterprises migrate to IPv6, the conventional ND6 protocol may face challenges in terms of scalability and performance.
To address these limitations, our research focuses on incorporating the enhancements proposed for 6lowpan in RFC 6775 and 8505 into the mainstream ND6 protocol. These RFCs present innovative solutions that improve the speed and accuracy of neighbour discovery while optimizing the use of multicast messages.
In particular, RFC 6775 outlines mechanisms for optimizing ND6 for low-power and lossy networks (6Lowpan). By bringing these optimizations into the mainstream ND6, we aim to enhance its performance and adaptability, especially in enterprise settings.
Additionally, RFC 8505 proposes solutions to reduce unnecessary traffic and processing overhead in ND6, further optimizing its performance in larger networks. This reduction in overhead is critical for scaling ND6 to meet the demands of modern enterprise environments.
In this presentation, NITK students Sudesh, Advaith, and Kavya will elaborate on our hypothesis, the advanced packet modifications, and their efforts in implementing these upgrades in FreeRtr – an open-source IPv6 routing software. They have been actively involved in the implementation of these enhancement.
Priyanka Sinha was most recently the IoT Analytics lead at Zenatix. She previously worked on Redback Networks’ SmartEdge 800, Itaas’ interactive TV, and TCS Research’s social IoT. She received her BTech in CSE from IIT Guwahati in 2004, her MS in Computer Engineering from Auburn University in 2007, and her PhD in CSE from IIT Kharagpur in 2022. She was a Vodafone fellow at Auburn, where she worked on autoconfiguration in multi-hop mobile adhoc networks.
TLS 1.3, the latest version of the Transport Layer Security protocol, brings forth significant advancements and improvements over its predecessors. In this discussion, we will delve into some of the key changes introduced by TLS 1.3, namely the increased encryption in the handshake process, deprecation of specific key exchange algorithms, and the introduction of new extensions. Additionally, we will explore the implications of TLS 1.3 on network management within enterprises.
Nalini started her career doing network design and monitoring for the Chevron network. She specializes in network performance analysis, measurement, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting of large enterprise networks.
One of her specialties is training and network design for IPv6 migration for large enterprises. Many of the Fortune 1000 level companies as well as the large US government organizations have taken her classes on various networking topics.
She has developed network monitoring and diagnostic products which IBM and other software companies later marketed. She received the A.A. Michelson award from the Computer Measurement Group for her contributions to the field. Nalini is on the Advisory Board of the India Internet Engineering Society (IIESoc).
The goal of this session is to understand the state of the art in Extension Header testing and support in the Internet. Using PDM, we conduct measurement experiments in different scenarios on the internet, such as how various CDNs and Cloud platforms support Extension Headers.
In this one-hour webinar, we will delve into the world of Transport Layer Security (TLS) and focus on one of its fundamental components, the handshake. TLS is a cryptographic protocol widely used to secure communication over computer networks. By analyzing packet traces, we will demystify the TLS handshake process, step by step, and gain a comprehensive understanding of how it establishes secure connections.
- The importance of TLS and secure communication
- Overview of the TLS protocol
- Explanation of its role in securing network communications
- Discussion on the importance of the handshake process
- A step-by-step breakdown of the TLS handshake process
- Highlighting key TLS handshake message types and their significance
Nalini Elkins is the President of the Industry Network Technology Council. She is also the CEO and Founder of Inside Products, Inc. Nalini is a recognized leader in the field of computer performance measurement and analysis. In addition to being an experienced software product designer, developer, and planner, she has been the founder or co-founder of four start-ups in the high-tech arena.
Nalini started her career doing network design and monitoring for the Chevron network. She specializes in network performance analysis, measurement, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting of large enterprise networks.
One of her specialties is training and network design for IPv6 migration for large enterprises. Many of the Fortune 1000 level companies as well as the large US government organizations have taken her classes on various networking topics.
She has developed network monitoring and diagnostic products which were later marketed by IBM and other software companies. She received the A.A. Michelson award from the Computer Measurement Group for her contributions to the field. Nalini is on the Advisory Board of the India Internet Engineering Society (IIESoc).