Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

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Course Overview

This guided project, Wireshark for Beginners TCP/IP Protocol Fundamentals, will help a beginning security analyst who is looking to use Wireshark to analyze Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP ) network packets through the use of HTTP and HTTPS requests in order to understand the protocol. In this 1.5-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to capture and save packets on a physical wired network, create a display filter to observe TCP/IP packets on a certain port, observe HTTP and HTTPS TCP/IP protocol, and identify the TCP/IP protocol stack. To achieve this, you will be taking on the role of helping an IT manager who wants to monitor web traffic on the server in order to verify websites visited are exhibiting proper TCP/IP behavior. In order to be successful in this project, you will need some basic Linux Command Line Usage, specifically running commands from the Linux command line, and some exposure to Computer Networks, specifically general knowledge of how a client browser sends HTTP requests to a web server.

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What are the prerequisites for 'Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals'?

Prerequisites for this continuing education class are set by Coursera Project Network. Most professional development online classes benefit from some prior knowledge. Please check the provider's page for specific requirements.

Will I receive a certificate for this CE class?

Yes, upon successful completion, Coursera Project Network typically offers a shareable certificate to showcase your new skills and fulfill your continuing education requirements.

How long does this online course take to complete?

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