Wireshark Network Security
A succinct guide to securely administer your network using Wireshark
Published on 7. October 2025
138 pages
978-1-78439-951-1 (ISBN)
Description
Key Features
Book DescriptionIf you are network administrator or a security analyst with an interest in using Wireshark for security analysis, then this is the book for you. Basic familiarity with common network and application services terms and technologies is assumed.What you will learn
Familiarize yourself with the robust features offered by Wireshark
Use the powerful commandline utilities shipped with Wireshark
Analyze numerous threats to network security using Wireshark
Investigate attacks performed using popular security tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, and more
Solve realworld CTF challenges using Wireshark
Create your own securityrelated profile in Wireshark
Configure Wireshark for effective network troubleshooting
Get accustomed to common scenarios faced by security analysts
Analyze malware traffic successfully by using Wireshark
Unearth anomalies hampering the speed of network communications
Who this book is forIf you are network administrator or a security analyst with an interest in using Wireshark for security analysis, then this is the book for you. Basic familiarity with common network and application services terms and technologies is assumed.
Book DescriptionIf you are network administrator or a security analyst with an interest in using Wireshark for security analysis, then this is the book for you. Basic familiarity with common network and application services terms and technologies is assumed.What you will learn
Familiarize yourself with the robust features offered by Wireshark
Use the powerful commandline utilities shipped with Wireshark
Analyze numerous threats to network security using Wireshark
Investigate attacks performed using popular security tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, and more
Solve realworld CTF challenges using Wireshark
Create your own securityrelated profile in Wireshark
Configure Wireshark for effective network troubleshooting
Get accustomed to common scenarios faced by security analysts
Analyze malware traffic successfully by using Wireshark
Unearth anomalies hampering the speed of network communications
Who this book is forIf you are network administrator or a security analyst with an interest in using Wireshark for security analysis, then this is the book for you. Basic familiarity with common network and application services terms and technologies is assumed.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student
Edition type
Digital original
File size
6,63 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78439-951-1 (9781784399511)
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Verma Piyush :
Piyush Verma currently serves as a senior security analyst at NII Consulting, India, and enjoys hacking his way into organizations (legally) and fixing the vulnerabilities encountered. He strongly values hands-on experience over certifications; however, here are a few certifications he has earned so far: OSCP, CEH, CHFI, CCNA Security, and CompTIA Security+. He is a highly sought-after professional speaker and has delivered security training to folks working in public, private, and "secret" sectors. He can be contacted at https://in.linkedin.com/in/infosecpiyushverma.
Piyush Verma currently serves as a senior security analyst at NII Consulting, India, and enjoys hacking his way into organizations (legally) and fixing the vulnerabilities encountered. He strongly values hands-on experience over certifications; however, here are a few certifications he has earned so far: OSCP, CEH, CHFI, CCNA Security, and CompTIA Security+. He is a highly sought-after professional speaker and has delivered security training to folks working in public, private, and "secret" sectors. He can be contacted at https://in.linkedin.com/in/infosecpiyushverma.
Content
Table of Contents
Getting Started with Wireshark - What, Why, and How?
Tweaking Wireshark
Analyzing Threats to LAN Security
Probing an Email Conversation
Inspecting IRC Communications
Analyzing Network Performance Issues
Getting Started with Wireshark - What, Why, and How?
Tweaking Wireshark
Analyzing Threats to LAN Security
Probing an Email Conversation
Inspecting IRC Communications
Analyzing Network Performance Issues
