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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Network Analysis
- Network analysis fundamentals
- Packet analysis concepts
- Network visibility
- Traffic monitoring
- Analysis use cases
- Troubleshooting methodology
Module 2: Introduction to Wireshark
- Wireshark overview
- Interface navigation
- Main windows and panels
- Capture options
- Packet details
- Analysis workflow
Module 3: Networking Fundamentals
- OSI model
- TCP/IP model
- Network communication
- Ports and protocols
- Encapsulation
- Packet flow
Module 4: Packet Capture Fundamentals
- Network interfaces
- Capture configuration
- Starting and stopping captures
- Capture files
- Packet timestamps
- Capture best practices
Module 5: Capture Filters
- Capture filter concepts
- Host filtering
- Port filtering
- Protocol filtering
- Network filtering
- Filter combinations
Module 6: Display Filters
- Display filter syntax
- Protocol filters
- Address filters
- Port filters
- Comparison operators
- Complex filter expressions
Module 7: Ethernet & ARP Analysis
- Ethernet frames
- MAC addresses
- Frame headers
- ARP requests
- ARP responses
- ARP troubleshooting
Module 8: IPv4 & IPv6 Analysis
- IP headers
- Source and destination addresses
- Fragmentation
- TTL analysis
- IPv6 fundamentals
- IP troubleshooting
Module 9: TCP Analysis
- TCP headers
- Three-way handshake
- Sequence numbers
- Acknowledgements
- TCP flags
- Connection termination
Module 10: TCP Performance Analysis
- Retransmissions
- Duplicate acknowledgements
- Window size
- Round-trip time
- Packet loss indicators
- Performance bottlenecks
Module 11: UDP Analysis
- UDP fundamentals
- UDP headers
- Datagram analysis
- UDP-based services
- Traffic patterns
- Troubleshooting
Module 12: DNS Traffic Analysis
- DNS fundamentals
- DNS queries
- DNS responses
- Record types
- Resolution issues
- Suspicious DNS activity
Module 13: DHCP Analysis
- DHCP fundamentals
- Discover process
- Offer process
- Request process
- Acknowledgement
- DHCP troubleshooting
Module 14: HTTP Traffic Analysis
- HTTP fundamentals
- Requests and responses
- HTTP methods
- Status codes
- Headers
- Web traffic analysis
Module 15: HTTPS & TLS Analysis
- TLS fundamentals
- TLS handshake
- Certificates
- Encryption concepts
- TLS versions
- Secure traffic analysis
Module 16: ICMP & Network Troubleshooting
- ICMP fundamentals
- Echo requests and replies
- Error messages
- Connectivity analysis
- Latency investigation
- Troubleshooting workflows
Module 17: Wireshark Statistics & Visualization
- Protocol hierarchy
- Conversations
- Endpoints
- I/O graphs
- Flow graphs
- Traffic statistics
Module 18: Network Security Analysis
- Suspicious connections
- Unusual traffic patterns
- Port scanning indicators
- Network anomalies
- Unexpected protocols
- Security investigation workflow
Module 19: Malware Traffic Analysis
- Malware communication concepts
- Command-and-control indicators
- Suspicious DNS requests
- Abnormal HTTP traffic
- Network indicators
- Investigation techniques
Module 20: SOC Investigations with Wireshark
- Alert investigation
- Packet evidence
- Traffic correlation
- Incident timelines
- Indicators of compromise
- Investigation documentation
Module 21: Advanced Wireshark Techniques
- Follow TCP streams
- Packet reassembly
- Expert information
- Custom profiles
- Coloring rules
- Advanced filtering
Module 22: Practical Network Analysis
- Packet capture
- Protocol identification
- Filter development
- Performance troubleshooting
- Suspicious traffic investigation
- Analysis reporting
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device