Wireshark Training and Certification in Houston

Wireshark Training and Certification in Houston, USA

This course provides hands-on training in Wireshark, the industry-standard network protocol analyzer, used for packet analysis, troubleshooting, and network security monitoring.

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Wireshark Training and Certification is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Houston, USA. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Wireshark Training and Certification course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course provides hands-on training in Wireshark, the industry-standard network protocol analyzer, used for packet analysis, troubleshooting, and...

Course Code: ATF41
14 Hrs
Last Updated: September 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course provides hands-on training in Wireshark, the industry-standard network protocol analyzer, used for packet analysis, troubleshooting, and network security monitoring. Participants will learn how to capture, filter, and analyze network traffic, identify security threats, diagnose network performance issues, and apply forensic techniques for deep packet inspection.

Welcome to the official Wireshark Training and Certification certification program in Houston, USA. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 14 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, OSI model, protocols)
Familiarity with command-line tools (optional but recommended)
Some exposure to network security fundamentals

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Use Wireshark to capture and analyze network traffic
Filter, inspect, and interpret packet data
Identify performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot network issues
Detect and analyze security threats (malware, intrusions, packet manipulations)
Apply Wireshark for forensic investigations and compliance auditing

Capturing and analyzing network traffic
Using filters to isolate critical network issues
Detecting security threats and suspicious activities
Troubleshooting connectivity and performance problems
Applying forensic techniques for investigation

Capturing and filtering specific network traffic
Analyzing TCP/IP communication and troubleshooting errors
Identifying security threats in captured packets
Performing forensic analysis on a provided capture file
Generating reports from Wireshark findings

Participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments will receive a ProgNXT Certificate of Completion.

Course Agenda

Introduction to Wireshark

Overview of Wireshark features and capabilities
Installing and configuring Wireshark on Windows/Linux/macOS
Understanding the Wireshark interface and navigation
Capturing network traffic live vs. offline analysis

Packet Capture and Filtering

Setting up capture filters vs. display filters
Capturing packets on wired, wireless, and VPN networks
Filtering protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP, DNS, ICMP, SSL/TLS, etc.)
Using BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) syntax for advanced filtering

Protocol Analysis and Troubleshooting

Analyzing TCP Handshake, retransmissions, and latency issues
Investigating DNS resolution failures and HTTP/HTTPS traffic
Identifying bandwidth consumption and slow network performance
Troubleshooting VoIP, streaming, and encrypted traffic

Network Security and Threat Detection

Recognizing common attack patterns in packet data
Detecting man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and ARP spoofing
Analyzing malware communications and suspicious traffic
Extracting files and credentials from captured packets

Wireshark for Network Forensics

Reconstructing network sessions and investigating breaches
Using Wireshark for incident response and compliance audits
Correlating log data with packet captures for forensic investigations
Exporting and sharing capture files for analysis

Advanced Wireshark Features and Automation

Scripting Wireshark with Tshark and Lua
Creating custom dissectors and protocol analysis scripts
Automating packet capture and log analysis
Integrating Wireshark with SIEM and intrusion detection systems

Lecture slides and step-by-step guides
Hands-on lab exercises with real-world packet captures
Wireshark cheat sheets for filters and commands
Sample PCAP files for analysis and troubleshooting

Practical troubleshooting assessment
Final exam covering Wireshark techniques

Upon completion, participants will be proficient in network traffic analysis, security investigation, and performance troubleshooting using Wireshark.

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessments.

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