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Wireshark for Beginners

Capture Packets

David Dalsveen

In this Guided Project, Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets, learners will take on the role of a novice security analyst helping a company detect certain network traffic on their server by capturing and analyzing web traffic. Such skills are invaluable in both cybersecurity and software development domains for better understanding the communication going on between a client and a server.

In this 1.5-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to set up and use Wireshark to capture, save, and filter HTTP and HTTPS packets.

In order to be successful in this project you should understand computer networking terminology such as IP address, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and handshakes.

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Syllabus

Project Overview

In this guided project, you will use Wireshark to capture packets on a certain interface and use filters to observe website traffic.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops mastery of Wireshark for HTTP and HTTPS packet analysis

Teaches skills directly relevant to Cybersecurity and Software Development

Provides foundational knowledge for security analysts

Instructs by recognized expert David Dalsveen

Introduces essential computer networking concepts

Course requires learners have foundational knowledge of computer networking

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Learners who complete Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing security systems for networks. This course may be useful for Network Security Engineers who want to learn how to use Wireshark to detect and investigate security breaches.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders are responsible for responding to security incidents and breaches. This course may be useful for Incident Responders who want to learn how to use Wireshark to investigate security breaches and identify the root cause.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of networks and systems by simulating attacks. This course may be useful for Penetration Testers who want to learn how to use Wireshark to identify vulnerabilities in networks and systems.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing security systems. This course may be useful for Security Engineers who want to learn how to use Wireshark to detect and investigate security breaches.

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Vulnerability Researcher

Vulnerability Researchers are responsible for identifying and disclosing security vulnerabilities in software and systems. This course may be useful for Vulnerability Researchers who want to learn how to use Wireshark to identify vulnerabilities in network traffic.

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Forensic Analyst

Forensic Analysts are responsible for investigating computer crimes. This course may be useful for Forensic Analysts who want to learn how to use Wireshark to recover evidence from network traffic.

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Malware Analyst

Malware Analysts are responsible for analyzing malware to identify its capabilities and how it can be prevented or removed. This course may be useful for Malware Analysts who want to learn how to use Wireshark to investigate malware infections.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This course may be useful for Information Security Analysts who want to learn how to use Wireshark to detect and investigate security breaches.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Cybersecurity Analysts who want to learn how to use Wireshark to detect and investigate security breaches.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for protecting networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Security Analysts who want to learn how to use Wireshark to detect and investigate security breaches.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain networks. This course may be useful for Network Engineers who want to learn how to use Wireshark to troubleshoot network issues and improve the performance of their networks.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors are responsible for assessing the security and compliance of IT systems. This course may be useful for IT Auditors who want to learn how to use Wireshark to investigate security breaches and identify compliance violations.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of computer systems. This course may be useful for Systems Administrators who want to learn how to use Wireshark to troubleshoot network issues and improve the performance of their systems.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course may be useful for Software Developers who want to learn how to use Wireshark to troubleshoot network issues and improve the performance of their applications.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators monitor and troubleshoot networks, working to ensure that they are running smoothly and securely. This course may be useful for Network Administrators who want to learn how to use Wireshark to capture and analyze network traffic.

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Reading list

We've selected 15 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Wireshark for Beginners: Capture Packets.

Practical Packet Analysis, 3rd Edition