Network-Traffic-Analysis-using-Wireshark

This project demonstrates basic network traffic monitoring and analysis using Wireshark and Nmap. Packets were captured from a local network to study protocols like DNS, TCP, TLS, QUIC, and SSDP. Network scanning and port analysis were performed to identify active devices and understand communication patterns.

Projects Included

1. HTTP Traffic Analysis

This project demonstrates how to capture and inspect HTTP traffic using Wireshark. It includes filtering web traffic, reviewing HTTP requests and responses, and examining the transmitted data within packets.

Topics Covered: HTTP packets, filtering techniques, packet inspection, payload analysis Tools Used: Wireshark, Web Browser

2. Identifying Suspicious or Malware Traffic

This exercise focuses on recognizing unusual or potentially malicious network activity. By analyzing packet patterns and communication behavior, users learn how to trace suspicious traffic and identify possible indicators of compromise.

Topics Covered: Malware traffic patterns, threat indicators, packet investigation, security analysis Tools Used: Wireshark, Sample PCAP files

3. Network Intrusion Traffic Investigation

This project introduces the concept of intrusion detection through packet analysis. It guides users in identifying abnormal network behavior and examining communication streams that may indicate unauthorized activity.

Topics Covered: Intrusion detection basics, traffic monitoring, packet tracking, incident documentation Tools Used: Wireshark, Sample PCAP files

4. SSL/TLS Traffic Inspection

In this project, users learn how encrypted network traffic works and how it can be analyzed in Wireshark. The exercise explains how to configure decryption settings and inspect secure communication sessions.

Topics Covered: SSL/TLS traffic, encrypted communication analysis, packet filtering Tools Used: Wireshark, Private key files, Sample PCAP files

5. VoIP Packet Analysis

This task focuses on analyzing Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic. Users will capture and filter SIP and RTP packets, study call signaling data, and observe how voice communication flows across a network.

Topics Covered: VoIP protocols, SIP signaling, RTP streams, call packet analysis Tools Used: Wireshark, VoIP traffic capture or PCAP files