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
Understanding network characteristics
Learning who is on a network
Determining who or what is utilizing available bandwidth
Identifying peak network usage times
Identifying possible attacks or malicious activity
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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