For more than two decades, IT professionals have heard the same message: IPv6 is coming. Yet, despite being standardized in 1998, IPv6 adoption has been slow and inconsistent. Many organizations still operate comfortably in an IPv4 world, even as address exhaustion, rising device counts, and cloud-first architectures push the limits of legacy networking.

At Matrix Networks, we see IPv6 not as a distant goal but as a necessary step in building a scalable, secure, and future-ready infrastructure. Whether you manage a global WAN, a hybrid data center, or a distributed enterprise network, IPv6 readiness will determine how resilient and adaptable your environment will be in the years ahead.

In a recent interview with Matrix Networks' Senior Network Engineer Brian Thompson, we asked him to explain how the Internet works. He provided an explanation on the intricacies of how the internet functions. This deep dive into the digital infrastructure is especially relevant for any tech enthusiast or professional aiming to improve their understanding of internet operations and network connectivity. 

Securing your network infrastructure is crucial—there’s no room for shortcuts. The same devices and setups that keep your network running can become vulnerabilities if they aren’t managed correctly. From verifying hardware authenticity to using better credential practices, strong infrastructure security comes down to careful management and following best practices.

We’ll cover the essential steps to strengthen your network security, sharing lessons learned from real-world audits and onboarding experiences.