Wireshark Essentials: Simplifying Network Security and Troubleshooting

by Arun Soni

Overview

Dive into the capabilities of Wireshark with "Wireshark Essentials," a concise guide focused on utilizing packet analysis for network security and troubleshooting. This book is ideal for IT professionals, network administrators, and cybersecurity enthusiasts. It details how to use Wireshark's filtering features to effectively monitor and secure networks. Each chapter includes practical scenarios and MCQs to reinforce concepts, making this an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their network diagnostic skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, "Wireshark Essentials" provides the tools needed to master network analysis in real-world situations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040408483
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/09/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248

About the Author

Arun Soni is an internationally acclaimed author and cybersecurity expert from Chandigarh (India). He has authored 182 books covering various subjects, including IT, AI, and Cybersecurity. His books are widely read in India and abroad by millions of students.

• He is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from the EC Council (US), a Digital Evidence Specialist (DES) from the Asian School of Cyber Laws in Pune, and a Cybersecurity Consultant. He is a cybersecurity trainer who works to spread awareness by conducting webinars/seminars and workshops in schools, colleges, and corporations.
• He has been honoured with the prestigious 'Distinguished Author Award' by the Federation of Educational Publishers in India (FEPI).
• His name appears in the Limca Book of Records for writing the most computer books at 37. He also holds many other national and international records.
• Since February 2024, he has been associated with India's topmost National Stock Exchange Academy (NSE Academy) as a content writer, creating cybersecurity modules for the worldwide market.
• He is also a former Director of the YMCA, Computer Center, Chandigarh (India).

For his contribution to computer education and Cybersecurity, he has been admired and covered by many major news portals, magazines, and newspapers such as The Tribune, The Indian Express, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar, Yahoo News, The Economic Times, Business Standard, ANI News, The Print, Zee 5, Daily Hunt, England News portal, France network Time, Kuwait Times, UAE Times, Vancouver Herald, and many others. He also appeared as an expert commentator on several nationwide TV channels and FM radio.

Table of Contents

Preface Author Biography Chapter 1: Cybersecurity Foundations And Wireshark Chapter 2: Networking Concepts And The OSI Model Chapter 3: Installing and Using Wireshark Chapter 4: Basics of Packet Capturing Chapter 5: Utilising Display Filters In Wireshark Chapter 6: Analysing Protocols with Wireshark Chapter 7 Network Troubleshooting Techniques Using Wireshark Chapter 8: Enhancing Network Security with Wireshark Chapter 9: Wireshark For Port Security Chapter 10: Detecting And Analysing MITM Attacks Chapter 11: Solving DNS-Related Issues Chapter 12: Identifying DDoS Attacks Chapter 13: Deep Packet Analysis with Advanced Functionalities Chapter 14: Real-World Applications and Case Studies Chapter 15: Lab Time Scenarios Further Reading