Awinder Kaur National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence University Science Malaysia IPv6 Migration in Malaysias Government Agencies – Issues and Challenges APAN – Queenstown, New Zealand

Presentation Outline Introduction IPv6 Initiatives in Malaysia Problem Statement Research Objective Literature Studies Methodology Sample Findings Recommendations Conclusions

Introduction Why we need IPv6 in Malaysia? Shortage of IP Addresses due to 3 Main Factors: 1.Growing Population & Small No of Allocated Addresses 2.Rising Internet Penetration Rate 3.Increasing Broadband Subscribers Deploy IPv6 Features & Benefits

Factor 1: Global IP Address Allocation Source: 81% Addresses Allocated to 10 Countries Malaysia (19% Category) Malaysia % Address Allocated for Malaysias Population of

Factor 2: Internet Penetration Rate Predicted Internet Penetration in Malaysia for 2012 is 95.6% Source:

Factor 3: Broadband Subscribers Malaysias number of broadband subscriptions by technology % of Increase in Q compared to Q (1 Year) = 33% Source: No. of Broadband Subscribers (000)

IPv6 Initiatives in Malaysia ISPs to provide IPv6 connectivity by 2006 E-Government Agencies to deploy IPv6 by 2008 Entire Malaysia to be IPv6 enabled by 2010 Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications (MEWC) - main ministry involved in IPv6 & responsible for establishing Malaysia 2 Key IPv6 Players: National IPv6 Council (2005) National Advanced IPv6 Centre (March 2005) Malaysias IPv6 Timeline:

IPv6 - 1 of 8 key infrastructure under MYICMS886 blueprint IPv6 - 1 of 3 main technologies focused by MEWC under 9MP MYREN has IPv6 dual-stack deployed linking 12 universities and research centres IPv6 Pilot Project in 2 Government Agencies Malaysia IPv6 Roadmap Created IPv6 Initiatives in Malaysia IPv6 Adoption Efforts in Malaysia

Problem Statement Ensuring Government Agencies in Malaysia have a smooth & successful IPv6 migration

To identify Government Agencies issues & challenges in IPv6 Migration To recommend appropriate steps to overcome the issues & challenges Research Objectives

Literature Studies: Global IPv6 Adoption Challenges IPv6 Migration Challenges Cost UncertaintyLack of IPv6 AwarenessSecurity ConcernsUnsure of Migration StepsStill Have Adequate IPv4 Addresses Large Investments in Current IPv4 Infrastructure

Questionnaire Sample: Government Agencies Staff involved in IPv6 Migration Gather information on: Awareness & Acceptance Training & HRD Infrastructural / Technical Overview Issues & Problems (My Focus) The findings will: Provide recommendations to overcome issues & challenges Assist Government Agencies in IPv6 Migration Methodology

Sample: Malaysia Government Agencies Total: 85 Gov Agencies Users: >31,000 Network Switches: 2,600 Target: 99.5% IPv6 Service Availability IPv6 Pilot Project in Agencies: MEWC - Done MAMPU – Phase 2 Left: 83 Gov Agencies Prime Ministers Residence Palace of Justice

Findings: IPv6 Deployment Challenges Challenges of IPv6 deployment in Agencies (in decreasing importance) are: 1 Lack of staff with IPv6 knowledge & experience 2 Inadequate funding or budget 3 Configurations Considerations 4 Porting Applications Considerations 5 Lack of Time 6 Security Considerations 7 Lack of Vendor Support

Findings: IPv6 Deployment Challenges

Government Agencies Issues & Problems 1. Lack of Staff with IPv6 Knowledge & Experience2. Inadequate funding / budget3. Configuration Considerations4. Porting Application Considerations5. Lack of Time6. Security Considerations7. Lack of Vendor Support8. Cost Concern 9. Assistance Required Findings: Summary

IPv6 Training (Network Engineering, Application Programming & Security) is a must IPv6 Training will address the following issues & problems: Lack of staffs with IPv6 knowledge & experience Configuration Considerations Porting Application Considerations Security Considerations Recommendation 1: IPv6 Training

Implementation of Policy: Timeline Hardware Purchasing (Must Include IPv6 Requirements) Certain Applications (Must Move to IPv6) Policy implementation will address the following issue: Inadequate Funding / Budget Recommendation 2: Policy

Migration Guideline – with deliverables & milestones IPv6 Migration Guideline will address the following issues & problems: Lack of Time Cost Concerns Security Considerations Assistance Required Recommendation 3: Guidelines

Recommendation 4: To Address Cost Concerns Cost Recommendation 1. Early Assessment & Proper Planning - Reduces Cost 2. IPv6 Migration Costs Identified 3. Appropriate Transition Mechanisms Chosen 4. Porting Applications to IPv6 Cost – Less with Proper Planning

Recommendation 5: To Address Security Concerns Security Recommendation Conduct Study to Identify Threats & Vulnerabilities of IPv6 Transition Phased IPv6 adoption approach developed: Ensure end-to-end interoperability, performance & security Train Agencies IT Staffs - IPv6 Security

Recommendations – Summary IPv6 Training Migration Guidelines Address Cost Concerns Address Security Considerations Adopt a Phased IPv6 Adoption Approach Research Institutes – Focus on IPv6 Migration Planning (Impact, Cost, Security & Others) Policy Implementation to Accelerate Migration Migration to IPv6

Conclusion Identification of Issues & Problems of Government Agencies IPv6 Migration Propose Solution Issues & Problems Addressing Agencies successfully migrate to IPv6 without disrupting its operations Therefore, Government Agencies will ensure IPv6 Migration accelerated, timeline met & example to other organizations.

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