Wireshark for Network Traffic Analysis

 Want to get hands-on using Wireshark – the world’s leading network protocol analyzer? This course is ideal for students, cybersecurity beginners, IT professionals, and network administrators who want to strengthen their ability to monitor, diagnose, and defend digital networks. You’ll build the in-demand skills you need to analyze, secure, and troubleshoot network traffic using the popular Wireshark application. 
 

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

 Course Overview 

During the course, you’ll develop the analytical mindset and technical proficiency needed to investigate network behavior and identify potential security threats. 

You’ll start by exploring network forensics and traffic analysis, learning how they support cybersecurity and ethical hacking operations. Through videos, readings, and case studies, you’ll examine real-world applications and ethical considerations in network monitoring. Then, you’ll move on to packet capture and filtering using Wireshark, where you’ll install, configure, and navigate the Wireshark interface, apply traffic filters, and interpret packet headers to uncover valuable insights. 

You’ll then dive into Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and protocol analysis, using Wireshark, learning to dissect network protocols, identify vulnerabilities, and map findings to security frameworks.  

As you progress, hands-on labs, activities, and case studies will reinforce each concept. You’ll practice scanning, filtering, inspecting packets, and creating professional reports using Wireshark’s advanced features. Then, in the final project,  you’ll apply your knowledge in advanced traffic analysis, where you’ll analyze flow data, recognize bandwidth issues, identify potential breaches, and generate detailed reports for stakeholders. Great for demonstrating your ability to apply forensic and analytical skills to real-world scenarios! 

 

If you’re keen to build the confidence and expertise to perform network traffic analysis, forensic investigations, and threat detection using Wireshark, enroll today! 

Prerequisites 

This is an intermediate-level course. Basic understanding of computer networks, IP addressing, and cybersecurity concepts is recommended. Prior experience with Linux or network tools is helpful but not required. 

 

Related Professional Certificates 

This course is part of the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate and complements courses in the Ethical Hacking and Network Security learning paths. Completing these programs can help you prepare for roles such as Network Traffic Analyst, Cybersecurity Technician, Security Operations (SOC) Analyst, or Forensics Investigator. 

 

Course Syllabus