Mastering Wireshark 2 (Paperback)

Andrew Crouthamel

ISBN 10: 1788626524 / ISBN 13: 9781788626521

Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2018

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Paperback. Use Wireshark 2 to overcome real-world network problems Key Features Delve into the core functionalities of the latest version of Wireshark Master network security skills with Wireshark 2 Efficiently find the root cause of network-related issues Book Description Wireshark, a combination of a Linux distro (Kali) and an open source security framework (Metasploit), is a popular and powerful tool. Wireshark is mainly used to analyze the bits and bytes that flow through a network. It efficiently deals with the second to the seventh layer of network protocols, and the analysis made is presented in a form that can be easily read by people. Mastering Wireshark 2 helps you gain expertise in securing your network. We start with installing and setting up Wireshark2.0, and then explore its interface in order to understand all of its functionalities. As you progress through the chapters, you will discover different ways to create, use, capture, and display filters. By halfway through the book, you will have mastered Wireshark features, analyzed different layers of the network protocol, and searched for anomalies. You'll learn about plugins and APIs in depth. Finally, the book focuses on pocket analysis for security tasks, command-line utilities, and tools that manage trace files. By the end of the book, you'll have learned how to use Wireshark for network security analysis and configured it for troubleshooting purposes. What you will learn Understand what network and protocol analysis is and how it can help you Use Wireshark to capture packets in your network Filter captured traffic to only show what you need Explore useful statistic displays to make it easier to diagnose issues Customize Wireshark to your own specifications Analyze common network and network application protocols Who this book is for If you are a security professional or a network enthusiast and are interested in understanding the internal working of networks, and if you have some prior knowledge of using Wireshark, then this book is for you. Wireshark, a combination of Kali and Metasploit, deals with the second to the seventh layer of network protocols. The book will introduce to various protocol analysis methods and will teach you how to analyze them. You will discover and work with some advanced features which will enhance the capabilities of your application. By the end, you . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mastering Wireshark 2 (Paperback)
• Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788626524
• ISBN 13: 9781788626521
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Use Wireshark 2 to overcome real-world network problems

Key Features

• Delve into the core functionalities of the latest version of Wireshark
• Master network security skills with Wireshark 2
• Learn how to detect the root cause of network-related issues

Book Description

Wireshark, a combination of a Linux distro (Kali) and an open source security framework (Metasploit), is a popular and powerful tool mainly used to analyze the bits and bytes that flow through a network. It efficiently deals with the different layers of network protocols, from the second through to the seventh layer, and the analysis is presented in an easy-to-read form.

This book helps you gain the expertise you need to effectively secure your network. You'll start by installing and setting up Wireshark2.0, and then move on to exploring its interface to understand all its functionalities. Next, you will discover different ways to create, use, capture, and display filters. As you progress, you will master Wireshark's features, analyze different layers of the network protocol, and search for anomalies. The book will even guide you through the plugins and APIs in depth. Finally, you'll focus on packet analysis for security tasks, command-line utilities, and tools that manage trace files.

By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the skills you need to use Wireshark for network security analysis, and configure it for troubleshooting purposes.

What you will learn

• Understand what network and protocol analysis is and how it can help you
• Use Wireshark to capture packets in your network
• Filter the captured traffic to only display what you need
• Explore useful statistics displays to make it easier to diagnose issues
• Customize Wireshark to your own specifications
• Analyze common network and network application protocols

Who This Book Is For

If you are a security professional or anyone interested in understanding the internal working of networks, then this book is for you. Some knowledge of using Wireshark is required to make the most out of this book.

Table of Contents

1. Installing Wireshark 2
2. Capturing Traffic
3. Filtering Traffic
4. Customizing Wireshark
5. Statistics
6. Introductory Analysis
7. Network Protocol Analysis
8. Application Protocol Analysis I
9. Application Protocol Analysis II
10. Command Line Tools
11. Troubleshooting Scenario

About the Author

Andrew Crouthamel is an experienced Senior Network Engineer and IT trainer who resides in Doylestown, PA, and currently works with organizations such as NASA, ESA, JAXA, Boeing, and the US Air Force. His passion for teaching shows in his courses, which are filled with excitement and real-world anecdotes.