Advanced Packet Analysis with Wireshark Analyzer (APAW) Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Advanced Packet Analysis with Wireshark Analyzer (APAW) course, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model and TCP/IP suite.
• Familiarity with network infrastructure components such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and its operation, including concepts like MAC addresses and frame structure.
• Experience with IP addressing, including IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and the use of IP address classes.
• Understanding of fundamental TCP/IP protocols such as ICMP, ARP, and DHCP.
• Basic experience with network troubleshooting and the use of diagnostic tools.
• Prior experience using packet analysis tools, preferably Wireshark, including the ability to capture and analyze network traffic.
• Comfort with using a computer and operating systems (Windows/Linux), as well as the ability to install and configure software applications.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundational understanding that will help you maximize the benefits of the APAW course. If you are not yet familiar with some of these concepts, we encourage you to consider foundational networking courses to build your skills before undertaking this advanced training.

Target Audience for Advanced Packet Analysis with Wireshark Analyzer (APAW)

The Advanced Packet Analysis with Wireshark Analyzer course equips professionals with in-depth network troubleshooting skills using Wireshark.

Target audience for the APAW course includes:

• Network Administrators
• Network Analysts
• Security Engineers
• IT Professionals involved in network maintenance and management
• System Administrators
• Network Architects
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Incident Response / Forensics Analysts
• Infrastructure Engineers
• Technical Support Staff
• Network Consultants
• Data Center Engineers
• Students studying network engineering or cybersecurity

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Advanced Packet Analysis with Wireshark Analyzer (APAW)?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

In the Advanced Packet Analysis with Wireshark Analyzer course, participants will gain in-depth skills for network troubleshooting and optimization, focusing on Ethernet, TCP/IP layers, and application protocols using Wireshark.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the operation of Spanning Tree Protocol and perform analysis to troubleshoot network issues.
• Analyze VLAN configurations and VLAN-Tagging to optimize network segmentation and security.
• Deepen knowledge of IP addressing, including typical IP scenarios and configurations for robust networking.
• Examine and interpret IP options, as well as ICMP, ARP, and DHCP protocols to maintain network communication efficiency.
• Master TCP functions including session establishment, data transfer processes, and session teardown to ensure reliable connections.
• Optimize network performance through understanding and adjusting the TCP window mechanism and leveraging TCP options such as SACK and Window Scaling.
• Explore UDP functions and its contrast with TCP to better manage transport layer protocols.
• Utilize Wireshark preferences and features for enhanced TCP/IP analysis and problem diagnosis.
• Interpret Wireshark Expert Info messages, understanding their implications for network health and performance.
• Analyze application layer protocols like HTTP, FTP, DNS, and SSL to ensure application reliability and security over the network.