Wireshark Certified Network Analyst – WCNA

The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst (WCNA) certification validates expertise in using Wireshark for packet analysis, network troubleshooting, protocol analysis, and identifying security issues in network environments.

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Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Hours to complete

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Prerequisites

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Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 6 hour course your instructor will take you from beginner to advanced level practitioner.

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Packet Capture Principles

While studying for the Wireshark WCNA certification, you’ll learn to use Wireshark for in-depth packet analysis and master techniques for capturing, filtering, and interpreting network traffic.

The course equips you with skills to troubleshoot network issues, analyze protocols, and identify security threats effectively.

Monitor and Troubleshoot

After passing the Wireshark WCNA certification, you can perform advanced packet analysis and troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for your company’s network infrastructure.

By analyzing network traffic, you’ll also be able to detect and mitigate security threats, enhancing your organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Get Exam Ready

This course prepares you to become a Wireshark engineer and for the exam.

Capture packets in real time and dive deeply into each protocol and service. Learn TCP/IP inside and out, then take practice exams.

What it covers

This course prepares you for a network engineer in any organization.

Network Fundamentals
Packet Analysis
Network Troubleshooting
Protocol Analysis
Network Security
Wireshark Features and Settings

Benefits of the certification

Getting certified in your chosen career path is essential, but passing the WCNA exam gets you:

Industry-Recognized Certification
Advanced Network Analysis Skills
Enhanced Troubleshooting Capabilities
Improved Career Opportunities
Increased Professional Credibility
Strengthened Network Security Expertise

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:

Network Analysts
IT Security Professionals
Network Administrators
Technical Support Engineers
Cybersecurity Specialists
Aspiring Network Professionals

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, CompTIA recommends having:

Basic Networking Knowledge
Familiarity with TCP/IP
Understanding of Common Protocols
No Formal Certification Required
Wireshark Experience Recommended

Your Instructor

Paul Browning

Paul worked as a police officer in the UK for 12 years before making a move into the IT world. He worked for several large companies providing network support before starting his own IT consulting business. In 2004, Paul started teaching IT certifications online.

He's the author of over 20 IT books and has passed his CCNA, CCNP, A+, Network+, and MCSE+I.

Curriculum

Module 1	Introducing Wireshark and Network Analysis
Unit 1	Introduction to Network Analysis
Unit 2	Introduction to Wireshark
Module 2	Configuring & Using Wireshark
Unit 1	Capture Traffic
Unit 2	Capture Filters
Unit 3	Global and Personal Preferences
Unit 4	Colorization in Wireshark
Unit 5	Define Time Values and Interpret Summaries
Unit 6	Interpret Basic Trace File Statistics
Unit 7	Create and Apply Display Filters
Unit 8	Follow Streams and Reassemble Data
Unit 9	Customize Wireshark Profiles
Unit 10	Annotate, Save, Export and Print Packets
Unit 11	Use Wireshark's Expert System
Module 3	TCP Traffic Analysis
Unit 1	TCP/IP Analysis Overview
Unit 2	DNS Traffic
Unit 3	ARP Traffic
Unit 4	IPv4 Traffic
Unit 5	ICMP Traffic
Unit 6	UDP Traffic
Unit 7	TCP Traffic
Unit 8	Graph IO Rates and TCP Trends
Unit 9	DHCP Traffic
Unit 10	HTTP Traffic
Unit 11	FTP Traffic
Unit 12	Email Traffic
Module 4	Advanced Wireshark Features
Unit 1	WLAN Analysis
Unit 2	VoIP Analysis
Unit 3	Traffic Baselining
Unit 4	Network Forensics Overview
Unit 5	Find the Cause of Performance Problems
Unit 6	Detect Scanning and Discovery Processes
Unit 7	Analyze Suspect Traffic
Unit 8	Effective use of Command Line Tools
Unit 9	Wireshark Tricks and Tips
Module 5	IPv6 Traffic
Unit 1	Analyze Internet Protocol - IPv6 Traffic
Unit 2	Analyze Internet Control Message Protocol - ICMPv6 Traffic
Unit 3	Analyze Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - DHCPv6 Traffic
Module 6	Bonus Exams
Unit 1	Exam 1
Unit 2	Exam 2

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Wireshark Certified Network Analyst – WCNA

Your Guided Learning Pathway

Packet Capture Principles

Monitor and Troubleshoot