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LabRipka Labs
Self-paced PCAP lab

Wireshark PCAP Lab Ranger

Wireshark 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.
25+
labs
65+
lab questions
  • Lab Exercises

    Lab Exercises

    Engage with over 25 meticulously designed lab exercises, each accompanied by one or more Packet Capture (PCAP) files.

  • Knowledge Assessment

    Knowledge Assessment

    Lab questions are designed to test your knowledge and challenge your understanding, ensuring you have a firm grasp on the material.

  • Advanced Studies

    Advanced Studies

    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.

  • Real-world Scenarios

    Real-world Scenarios

    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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A glimpse into the lab
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 Connections
Learn how to diagnose and resolve connection establishment issues.
Methodology
Quiz questions guide you through the PCAP analysis, with optional hints to assist you.
Security Case Studies
Learn how to decrypt TCP connections involving out-of-order and stray packets.
Performance
Identify and resolve complex performance issues.
Multi-Point Analysis
Learn 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 Issues
Delve into authentic network challenges, including performance bottlenecks, multi-point communication problems, and protocol analysis, to enhance your packet analysis skills.
Perform TCP and SMB Analysis
Gain hands-on experience in analyzing TCP and SMB protocols to diagnose and resolve communication issues, ensuring robust network performance and security.
Enhance Wireshark Proficiency
Navigate through real-world technical scenarios using Wireshark, improving your ability to detect, diagnose, and mitigate complex network threats.
Secure Complex Network Environments
Learn 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 questions
Comprehensive coverage on TCP analysis, enhancing your skills in understanding sequence numbers, window scaling, and retransmissions, with practical sessions to apply these techniques.
Progress
In-depth learning on troubleshooting SMB protocols, focusing on session management, file transfers, and permissions to ensure secure and efficient file sharing.
Hints
Hands-on training in creating and using custom Wireshark profiles to filter and analyze packet data, tailored to specific network environments.
Labs

Exercises

  • PayExpedite
  • Redis
  • Automation Platform
  • Internal TLS
  • Client PC
  • Client Access
  • PXE Boot
  • Backend Server
  • BGP Issues
  • Simantic
  • Medical Device
  • Website Access
  • POS Terminals
  • SMB Versions
  • Upload
  • Zero Window
  • Websites
  • New Firewall
  • Obfuscated
  • TLS Out-of-Order
  • PizzaFast
  • TCP Attack
  • Quantum
  • Trading Application
  • Download
  • SSH Issues
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Booking

Target audience

This lab is for people who already know the basics of packet analysis and Wireshark.

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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Gerald

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