Packet Analysis

Terminology

Packet Analysis = Packet Sniffing = Protocol Analysis

Definition

Packet analysis, describes the process of capturing and interpreting live data as it flows across a network in order to better understand what is happening on that network.

Goals

1. Understanding network characteristics

2. Learning who is on a network

3. Determining who or what is utilizing available bandwidth

4. Identifying peak network usage times

5. Identifying possible attacks or malicious activity

6. Finding unsecured and bloated applications

Packet Sniffer

Packet analysis is typically performed by a packet sniffer, a tool used to capture raw network data going across the wire.

How Packet Sniffers Work?

Keyword

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