What this book covers

Chapter 1, Installing Wireshark, will provide you with an introduction to the basics of the TCP/IP model and a step-by-step walk-through of the installation of Wireshark on your favorite operating system.

Chapter 2, Introduction to Wireshark and Packet Analysis, will help you understand the basics and science behind packet analysis, as Wireshark come in handy and proves to be a Swiss Army knife for professionals dealing with network, security, and digital forensics. In this chapter, you will also understand the trick of placing the sniffer in a strategic location to get most out of your network.

Chapter 3, Filtering Our Way in Wireshark, will help you identify and apply the Wireshark filters, namely the capturing and ...

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