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Wireshark: Packet Analysis and Ethical Hacking: Core Skills

Learn network analysis with Wireshark & ethical hacking using Kali Linux. Master passwords, security protocols, and penetration testing skills.

4.8(8,717)
243,019students
14h 27m
Certificate
David Bombal
David BombalCCIE #11023, over 20 years of network training experience

Course Content

Wireshark: Packet Analysis and Ethical Hacking: Core Skills is a beginner-level Udemy course taught by David Bombal. It runs 14h 27m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.8 out of 5 from 8,717 reviews, with 243,019 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated May 2025.

Unlock the power of Wireshark with this hands-on course! Get practical experience analyzing network traffic using real pcapng files – included for you to practice as you learn. Dive deep into network analysis and deep packet inspection with this comprehensive guide.

Here's what you'll master:

  • Packet Capture & Analysis: Learn to capture and interpret network protocols using the industry-leading Wireshark software.
  • Security Auditing: Discover how to identify vulnerabilities and troubleshoot network issues.
  • Password Recovery: Practice capturing potentially sensitive information like Telnet, FTP, TFTP, and HTTP passwords (for educational and ethical purposes only).
  • VoIP Analysis: Replay and analyze VoIP conversations for troubleshooting and security insights.
  • Routing Protocol Security: Capture OSPF authentication passwords to understand routing protocol security.
  • Network Troubleshooting: Develop skills to diagnose and resolve common network problems.
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Leverage Kali Linux and its ethical hacking tools to analyze and exploit vulnerabilities in network protocols.
    • DTP, VTP, STP, and DHCP Hacking: Learn to hack these common network protocols using tools within Kali Linux.
  • Automation with Python: Automate packet capture using Python scripting and tshark. Learn to streamline your analysis and enhance your hacking capabilities.

Key Protocols Covered:

  • Telnet: Understand and analyze Telnet traffic.
  • FTP: Learn about FTP protocol and security implications.
  • TFTP: Analyze TFTP communication.
  • HTTP: Explore HTTP traffic and potential vulnerabilities.
  • VoIP: Analyze Voice over IP protocols.
  • OSPF: Understand and analyze OSPF routing protocol.
  • EIGRP: Learn about EIGRP routing protocol analysis.
  • DNS: Analyze Domain Name System traffic.
  • ICMP: Understand and interpret ICMP packets.
  • DTP: Analyze Dynamic Trunking Protocol.
  • VTP: Understand and analyze VLAN Trunking Protocol.
  • STP: Explore Spanning Tree Protocol analysis.
  • DHCP: Analyze Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol traffic.

Course Features:

  • Free Software: Utilize Wireshark, a powerful and free network analysis tool.
  • Free Downloadable pcapng Files: Practice your skills with realistic capture files.
  • Quizzes: Test your knowledge and reinforce your learning.
  • Practical, Hands-on Approach: Learn by doing – practice while you learn!

Update: This course now includes comprehensive training on Python scripting for automated packet capture using tshark, allowing you to streamline your analysis and enhance your network security skills.

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