What will you in Getting Started with Wireshark: The Ultimate Hands-On Course
- Capture and inspect network traffic across various protocols with Wireshark.
- Apply advanced capture and display filters to isolate pertinent data.
- Decode and analyze protocols such as Ethernet, IP, TCP, HTTP, DNS, and more.
- Utilize expert analysis tools: coloring rules, custom columns, and packet diagrams.
- Perform network troubleshooting to diagnose connectivity and performance issues.
- Implement packet forensics for security investigations and ethical hacking scenarios.
Program Overview
Module 1: Getting Started with Wireshark
⏳ 30 minutes
Install and configure Wireshark on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Familiarize yourself with the interface panes, toolbars, and preferences.
Understand basic network capture concepts and capture file formats.
Module 2: Capturing Traffic & Basic Filters
⏳ 45 minutes
Select interfaces and set capture options for wired and wireless networks.
Use simple capture filters (BPF) to limit incoming data.
Explore live capture vs. reading from saved files.
Module 3: Display Filters & Packet Navigation
⏳ 1 hour
Master display filter syntax to drill down into captures.
Navigate packet lists, detail, and byte views effectively.
Save and reuse complex filter expressions.
Module 4: Protocol Analysis Essentials
⏳ 1 hour
Decode and inspect Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, and ARP headers.
Identify common anomalies and performance issues at Layer 2 and 3.
Use protocol hierarchy statistics for traffic breakdown.
Module 5: Deep Dive into TCP, HTTP, and DNS
⏳ 1 hour
Follow TCP streams and reassemble fragmented sessions.
Analyze HTTP requests/responses, header fields, and payloads.
Inspect DNS queries, responses, and caching behavior.
Module 6: Advanced Features & Customization
⏳ 1 hour
Create coloring rules to highlight patterns and threats.
Build custom columns for faster packet inspection.
Enable name resolution, expert info, and protocol preference settings.
Module 7: Network Troubleshooting Techniques
⏳ 45 minutes
Detect latency, retransmissions, and packet loss.
Diagnose VLAN and inter-VLAN routing issues.
Troubleshoot DHCP, ARP conflicts, and common wireless problems.
Module 8: Security & Ethical Hacking with Wireshark
⏳ 1 hour
Identify signs of scanning, spoofing, and DoS attacks.
Extract files and credentials from packet captures.
Use packet forensics for incident response and vulnerability assessments.
Module 9: Hands-On Labs & Real-World Scenarios
⏳ 1 hour
Practice labs covering enterprise, cloud, and IoT traffic captures.
Work through guided case studies to solidify analysis skills.
Review lab solutions and best-practice workflow strategies.
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Job Outlook
- High Demand Roles: Network Analyst, Security Analyst, Incident Responder.
- Salary Potential: ₹4–12 LPA in India; $65K–$95K annually in the U.S.
- Growth Areas: Cybersecurity, network forensics, and cloud networking.
- Freelance Opportunities: Penetration testing, network audits, and consultancy services.
Specification: Getting Started with Wireshark: The Ultimate Hands-On Course
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