December 2015
Beginner to intermediate
172 pages
3h 2m
English
Overview
In "Packet Analysis with Wireshark," you'll learn how to effectively use Wireshark to analyze network traffic, diagnose issues, and enhance your understanding of protocols. From learning the basics of packet capturing and TCP/IP analysis to performing advanced wireless and network security investigations, this book equips you with vital skills to handle network challenges effectively.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand how to set up and use Wireshark to capture and analyze network packets.
- Learn to apply filters for targeted packet analysis using both the GUI and command-line interface.
- Gain a clear understanding of protocols like TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and HTTP, and analyze their traffic.
- Develop skills to analyze SSL/TLS flows and identify associated problems in secure communications.
- Master techniques for detecting malicious traffic such as attacks or intrusions in your network.
Author(s)
None NATH is an experienced networking professional with a passion for improving technology education. With extensive expertise in network monitoring and protocol analysis, they bring real-world insights into their writing. Their practical approach ensures you gain applicable skills and keeps complex topics accessible.
Who is it for?
This book is targeted at network and system administrators seeking to enhance their packet analysis skills. Security consultants auditing traffic flows or white-hat hackers evaluating sensitive data transmission will also benefit. A basic understanding of networking and protocol decoding is recommended for readers.
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