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Mitigating inadvertent IPv6 prefix advertisement with AWS automation

As federal agencies migrate to the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 framework, they will use HAQM Web Services (AWS) to exit to the internet, bypassing the TIC network. This transition requires agencies to plan and coordinate migration activities to verify seamless IPv6 connectivity. Agencies need to coordinate advertising their IPv6 prefixes with AWS, using mechanisms like Bring your own IP addresses (BYOIP). The migration process could involve changes in routing policies, firewall rules, and security controls to accommodate the IPv6 prefix changes. Read this post to learn more.