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Getting Started with Wireshark

This course will introduce you to Wireshark operation, and provide the skills needed to capture traffic, filter out unneeded messages, and analyze the protocols in use.

Intermediate
3h 17m
(135)

Created by Ross Bagurdes

Last Updated Dec 08, 2023

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Getting Started with Wireshark

This course will introduce you to Wireshark operation, and provide the skills needed to capture traffic, filter out unneeded messages, and analyze the protocols in use.

Intermediate
3h 17m
(135)

Created by Ross Bagurdes

Last Updated Dec 08, 2023

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In this course, Getting Started with Analyzing Network Traffic Using Wireshark, you will learn that Wireshark is a powerful and free utility used by network engineers, system administrators, and developers alike. First, you will get started with packet capture operation. Then, you will explore how to provide a primer on the Wireshark interface as well as how to interpret the data collected. Finally, you will discover how to use capture filters and display filters to isolate needed traffic, the basics of TCP operation, as well as examine the protocol used when downloading a simple HTTP website. This is an excellent course for someone who is knowledgeable about network operation but would like to dive deeper into protocol analysis.

Getting Started with Wireshark
Intermediate
3h 17m
(135)
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For nearly 20 years, Ross has taught and managed data networks.

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