• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

The Introduction to Wireshark Practice Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills in using Wireshark.


By completing the lab tasks, you will improve your practical skills in installing and customizing Wireshark, and using Wireshark to capture and analyze traffic. You will also become familiar with the common ports and protocols used in networking.

Learning Objectives

The Introduction to Wireshark Practice Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills in using Wireshark.


By completing the lab tasks, you will improve your practical skills in installing and customizing Wireshark, and using Wireshark to capture and analyze traffic. You will also become familiar with the common ports and protocols used in networking.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.