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TShark Automation and Encrypted Traffic Decryption

Master the fundamentals of network traffic analysis using TShark's powerful automation and decryption capabilities. You'll start by automating packet capture processes with capture and display filters, then extract specific packet fields into structured formats for analysis. From there, you'll decrypt HTTPS traffic using SSL/TLS key log files, analyze decrypted HTTP requests and responses, and extract sensitive information from encrypted communications. To finish off, you will demonstrate how to document and troubleshoot common decryption issues, all while working with real-world CarvedRock web application traffic essential for security investigations and troubleshooting. ### Final Outcome After completing the TShark automation and decryption lab, you will be able to: - Automate packet capture with TShark - Extract and export packet data in structured formats - Successfully decrypt HTTPS traffic using SSL/TLS keys - Analyze decrypted application-layer data - Extract sensitive information from encrypted traffic - Document and troubleshoot decryption processes

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Level
Advanced
Last updated
Oct 10, 2025
Duration
1h 0m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Decrypt and Analyze Encrypted Network Traffic

    You'll configure TShark to decrypt HTTPS traffic using a provided key log file. You'll analyze the decrypted HTTP requests and responses for application-layer details, and extract specific sensitive information from decrypted web traffic. You'll also document the decryption process and identify common reasons for decryption failure. By the end, you'll master the techniques needed to analyze encrypted traffic in production environments.

  2. Challenge

    Automate Packet Capture and Data Extraction Using TShark

    You'll master TShark's automation capabilities by capturing live network traffic on specific interfaces, applying both capture and display filters, and extracting specific packet fields into structured formats. You'll verify the integrity of your captures using capinfos and prepare data for analysis. By the end, you'll understand how to use TShark for automated network monitoring and data extraction.

  3. Challenge

    The Last Objective

    Welcome to the final objective! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment.

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