Self-paced PCAP lab
Wireshark PCAP LabRanger
Wireshark PCAP LabRangerWireshark Real-World Case Studies: A self-paced lab that immerses you in authentic network issues and security challenges, ranging from performance bottlenecks and multi-point communication problems to TCP analysis.
20+
labs
50+
lab questions
Engage with over 20 meticulously designed lab exercises, each accompanied by one or more Packet Capture (PCAP) files.
Lab questions are designed to test your knowledge and challenge your understanding, ensuring you have a firm grasp on the material.
All you need to succeed is access to the lab guide and an installed Wireshark application. Dive deeper into advanced analysis with these essential tools.
The case studies are grounded in real-world problems, providing practical experience and insights that can be directly applied in professional environments.
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Challenging PCAP Lab
What You Will Learn
You'll navigate through real-world technical scenarios designed to sharpen both your packet analysis and Wireshark skills. Each case study includes quiz questions that test your ability to diagnose, resolve, and secure complex network environments, providing a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that mirrors the demands of real-world network and security challenges.
- Troubleshooting ConnectionsLearn how to diagnose and resolve connection establishment issues.
- MethodologyQuiz questions guide you through the PCAP analysis, with optional hints to assist you.
- Security Case StudiesLearn how to decrypt TCP connections involving out-of-order and stray packets.
- PerformanceIdentify and resolve complex performance issues.
- Multi-Point AnalysisLearn how to correlate packets from different capture points.
Advanced Packet Analysis Techniques
Business Takeaways
Master the skills needed to analyze network traffic, diagnose complex issues, and secure your organization against advanced network threats.
- Troubleshoot Real-World Network IssuesDelve into authentic network challenges, including performance bottlenecks, multi-point communication problems, and protocol analysis, to enhance your packet analysis skills.
- Perform TCP and SMB AnalysisGain hands-on experience in analyzing TCP and SMB protocols to diagnose and resolve communication issues, ensuring robust network performance and security.
- Enhance Wireshark ProficiencyNavigate through real-world technical scenarios using Wireshark, improving your ability to detect, diagnose, and mitigate complex network threats.
- Secure Complex Network EnvironmentsLearn to secure network environments by understanding the intricacies of packet flows and implementing security measures to prevent, detect, and respond to advanced threats.
Advanced Packet Analysis Techniques
25+ Labs and Case Studies
100% practical experience through labs and exercises, this course immerses you in essential and advanced network analysis concepts. Each topic is meticulously chosen to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed for immediate application in real-world scenarios.
- Quiz questionsComprehensive coverage on TCP analysis, enhancing your skills in understanding sequence numbers, window scaling, and retransmissions, with practical sessions to apply these techniques.
- ProgressIn-depth learning on troubleshooting SMB protocols, focusing on session management, file transfers, and permissions to ensure secure and efficient file sharing.
- HintsHands-on training in creating and using custom Wireshark profiles to filter and analyze packet data, tailored to specific network environments.
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Target audience
This lab is for people who already know the basics of packet analysis and Wireshark.
- Prerequisite: Wireshark BasicsYou have already completed relevant courses: Wireshark Basics, Udemy, Pluralsight, PAPW, NT150
- Prerequisite: Years of ExperienceYou have a good knowledge of operating IT systems.
Technical requirements
- Web Access to lab guide.
- Wireshark installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Please contact us for discounts.
No, this is a pure lab. You get PCAP files and a lab guide with questions to solve. If you need training, we recommend courses by Chris Greer (https://packetpioneer.com/) or our own courses (https://oripka.de/course/wiredde).
4 points are deducted from the question's total points for each hint used. If the question has 20 points and you use two hints, you can only earn 12 points.
Yes, you lose one point per incorrect answer.
Please contact us via our contact page.
Absolutely! We encourage and welcome your write-ups. Please also notify us so we can share them.
Solutions are only provided to corporate customers, course instructors, and training providers.
All PCAPs are either real anonymized customer consulting cases or from the public record. In some rare cases, we have reproduced a real customer problem using packet creation tools.
Goal: 4.7/5
Customer Reviews
This packet analysis training was just what I was looking for. The practical exercises are incredibly insightful, and I really value the hands-on learning approach!
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Hori
16. Juli 2021
The quality of this training is outstanding. It's well-organized, and the exercises are both challenging and highly educational. For the price, it's an amazing deal.
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Job
12. Juli 2021