Learn Wireshark - Second Edition

Expertly analyze common protocols such as TCP IP and ICMP along with learning how to use display and capture filters save and export captures create IO and stream graphs and troubleshoot latency issuesKey FeaturesGain a deeper understanding of common protocols so you can easily troubleshoot network issuesExplore ways to examine captures to recognize unusual traffic and possible network attacksLearn advanced techniques create display and capture filters and generate IO and stream graphsBook DescriptionWireshark is a popular and powerful packet analysis tool that helps network administrators investigate latency issues and potential attacks. Over the years there have been many enhancements to Wiresharks functionality. This book will guide you through essential features so you can capture display and filter data with ease. In addition to this youll gain valuable tips on lesser-known configuration options which will allow you to complete your analysis in an environment customized to suit your needs.This updated second edition of Learn Wireshark starts by outlining the benefits of traffic analysis. Youll discover the process of installing Wireshark and become more familiar with the interface. Next youll focus on the Internet Suite and then explore deep packet analysis of common protocols such as DNS DHCP HTTP and ARP. The book also guides you through working with the expert system to detect network latency issues create I/O and stream graphs subset traffic and save and export captures. Finally youll understand how to share captures using CloudShark a browser-based solution for analyzing packet captures.By the end of this Wireshark book youll have the skills and hands-on experience you need to conduct deep packet analysis of common protocols and network troubleshooting as well as identify security issues.What you will learnMaster network analysis and troubleshoot anomalies with WiresharkDiscover the importance of baselining network trafficCorrelate the OSI model with frame formation in WiresharkNarrow in on specific traffic by using display and capture filtersConduct deep packet analysis of common protocols: IP TCP and ARPUnderstand the role and purpose ofICMP DNS HTTP and DHCPCreate a custom configuration profile and personalize the interfaceCreate I/O and stream graphs to better visualize trafficWho this book is forIf you are a network administrator security analyst student or teacher and want to learn about effective packet analysis using Wireshark then this book is for you. In order to get the most from this book you should have basic knowledge of network fundamentals devices and protocols along with an understanding of different topologies.