Wireshark continues to be one of the most powerful tools in a network security analyst’s toolkit. As a network packet analyzer, Wireshark can peer inside all kinds of network traffic and examine the details of wireless and wired network traffic at a variety of levels, ranging from connection-level information to the bits comprising a single packet. This flexibility and depth of inspection enable the valuable tool to analyze security events and troubleshoot network security device issues.

And, as open source software, it’s free, so the price is right.

What is Wireshark used for?

• Security specialists use Wireshark to investigate potential security incidents.
• Networking teams use Wireshark to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Attackers use Wireshark to eavesdrop on sensitive communications.

Published August 2019 in SearchSecurity
Read the full article: Wireshark tutorial: How to use Wireshark to sniff network traffic