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A Step-by-Step Guide to Tcpdump for Security Analysts

Introduction to TcpdumpTcpdump is a pivotal tool for those in security analysis, acting as a network protocol analyser. It operates via a command-line interface, allowing the capture and analysis of network traffic. It’s widely available on Linux distributions and Unix-based systems, including macOS®, enabling you to save and later examine [...]

Packet Details and Wireshark

Investigating packet details using Wireshark is an essential capability for any security analyst. This comprehensive guide is designed to deepen your understanding of packet analysis, focusing on the examination of network packets and the identification of suspicious activities. Introduction to Internet Protocol (IP) IPv4 Header Fields IPv6 Header Fields Wireshark: [...]

Creating and testing crafted network packets

Step-by-Step Guide to Ethical Packet Crafting 1. Grasp the Essentials of Packet Crafting 2. Prepare Your Testing Environment 3. Install Required Software 4. Crafting and Dispatching Packets with Hping 5. Analysing Results with Snort 6. Advanced Packet Crafting Techniques 7. Concluding the Examination Essential Considerations Closing Thoughts Packet crafting is [...]