Wireshark Network Analysis Course Overview

To ensure that you can fully benefit from the Wireshark Network Analysis course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model, IP addressing, and common networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
• Familiarity with network infrastructure components such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience with operating systems, primarily Windows or Linux, as Wireshark can be used on various platforms.
• Ability to operate a PC or laptop, including installing and running software applications.
• Some previous experience in network administration or IT support can be helpful but is not mandatory.
• Eagerness to learn and a problem-solving mindset.

No prior experience with Wireshark is required, as this course is designed to introduce you to the tool and guide you through its various features and applications.

Target Audience for Wireshark Network Analysis

The Wireshark Network Analysis course equips participants with skills to monitor and troubleshoot network traffic for enhanced security and performance.

• Network Administrators
• Security Analysts
• Systems Engineers
• Network Engineers
• IT Professionals involved in network maintenance and management
• Cybersecurity Students
• Incident Response and Forensic Analysts
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Staff
• Performance Analysts
• Network Architects
• Technical Support Personnel
• IT Managers overseeing network operations
• Ethical Hackers and Penetration Testers looking to understand network traffic patterns
• Compliance Officers auditing network traffic logs
• Researchers and Educators in Networking and Cybersecurity disciplines

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Wireshark Network Analysis?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes:

This comprehensive Wireshark course empowers students with the skills to analyze network traffic, diagnose issues, and enhance security through hands-on experience with Wireshark.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the essentials of network analysis and gain proficiency in using Wireshark as a diagnostic tool.
• Learn to capture and analyze network traffic to identify various network protocols and communication patterns.
• Create and apply capture filters to isolate relevant data for efficient network troubleshooting and analysis.
• Customize Wireshark settings through global and personal preferences to streamline the analysis process.
• Employ color coding to differentiate between traffic types and quickly discern network issues.
• Interpret time values and summaries to understand traffic patterns and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Analyze trace file statistics to gain insights into network health and performance.
• Develop expertise in creating and applying display filters for focused network traffic examination.
• Follow TCP/UDP streams and reassemble data to recreate sessions and inspect transmitted information.
• Explore Wireshark’s Expert System to detect network anomalies and potential issues automatically.
• Gain a foundational understanding of TCP/IP analysis and learn to dissect the behavior of core protocols such as DNS, ARP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP.
• Utilize graphing tools within Wireshark to visualize I/O rates and TCP trends for performance analysis.
• Investigate common protocols such as DHCP, HTTP, FTP, and email traffic to understand their network impact and security implications.
• Conduct initial wireless analysis (802.11) and VoIP traffic examination to extend network analysis capabilities to specialized environments.
• Recognize and analyze patterns of "normal" traffic to establish baselines, which are crucial for identifying anomalies and performance issues.
• Perform network forensics to uncover evidence of scanning, discovery processes, and analyze suspect traffic for security threats.
• Leverage command-line utilities to complement Wireshark and enhance network analysis efficiency and effectiveness.