Enhance your network security skills using Wireshark to detect and analyze network anomalies. In this intermediate guided project, you’ll explore Wireshark's powerful packet-capturing features to identify suspicious activities and potential cyber threats.

Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

Wireshark for Security: Detect Network Anomalies

Instructor: Salvatore Froncillo
Access provided by PALC Dev
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Understand Wireshark's interface and packet-capturing capabilities for real-time traffic monitoring.
Analyze network traffic to identify suspicious patterns and anomalies.
Apply basic networking security principles to enhance network defense strategies.
Skills you'll practice
- General Networking
- Network Monitoring
- Network Protocols
- Security Strategy
- Anomaly Detection
- Network Analysis
- Threat Detection
- Data Capture
- Network Security
- Network Troubleshooting
- Real Time Data
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
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Task 1 - Explore Wireshark’s interface and key features
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Task 2 - Capture and save live traffic
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Task 3 - Filter Captured Data
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Practice Activity
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Task 4 - Analyze Traffic for Security Threats
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Task 5 - Practical Analysis of a TCP SYN Flood Attack
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Cumulative Activity
Recommended experience
A basic understanding of networking concepts. Familiarity with network protocols and traffic flow (e.g. HTTP, TCP, UDP, etc.).
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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