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:

  1. Task 1: Overview and warm up

  2. Task 2: Create shell script and explore more options

  3. Optional: After Task 2 assessment

  4. Task 3: Create and read dump files

  5. Task 4: Create sequence of dump files with size and time limits

  6. Optional: After Task 4 assessment

  7. Task 5: Advanced expressions for more filtering options

  8. Optional: Cumulative challenge

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In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

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