Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump
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In this Guided Project, you will:
Learn how tcpdump works
Use tcpdump to capture TCP packets
Analyze captured packets
1.5 hours
Intermediate
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only
In this 1 hour guided project, you will learn how to use one of the most versatile Linux networking utilities tcpdump to capture and analyze TCP traffic. Popular among all ranks of networking professionals, tcpdump will definitely empower you in daily networking operations. Basic network experience and shell script basics are highly recommended as prerequisites.
Skills you will develop
Network Security
Internet Protocol (IP) Suite
Cybersecurity
ethnical hacking
Computer Network
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:
Task 1: Overview and warm up
Task 2: Create shell script and explore more options
Optional: After Task 2 assessment
Task 3: Create and read dump files
Task 4: Create sequence of dump files with size and time limits
Optional: After Task 4 assessment
Task 5: Advanced expressions for more filtering options
Optional: Cumulative challenge
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