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In our discussion of network analysis tools, it’s important to start with BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter). BPF is a critical low-level filtering technology that forms the backbone of various network analysis tools, including Wireshark, TShark, and tcpdump. By delving into BPF first, we can establish a solid understanding of its capabilities and inner workings. This knowledge will serve as a foundation for our subsequent discussions on tcpdump and Wireshark.
BPF filters can be applied strategically to filter out packets that are not necessary for the analysis, which can improve performance and processing speed on downstream tools like Wireshark and tcpdump. By reducing the volume of traffic that is captured, filtered, and analyzed, BPF filters can also improve storage and memory usage, making it easier to manage large datasets.
Contents:
Introduction
Part I Security Operations
Chapter 1 System and Network Architectures
Chapter 2 Standardizing and Streamlining Security Operations
Chapter 3 Attack Methodology Frameworks
Chapter 4 Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity
Chapter 5 Techniques for Malicious Activity Analysis
Chapter 6 Tools for Malicious Activity Analysis
Chapter 7 Fundamentals of Threat Intelligence
Chapter 8 Applying Threat Intelligence in Support of Organizational Security
Part II Vulnerability Management
Chapter 9 Vulnerability Scanning Methods and Concepts
Chapter 10 Vulnerability Assessment Tools
Chapter 11 Analyzing and Prioritizing Vulnerabilities
Chapter 12 Mitigating Vulnerabilities
Chapter 13 Vulnerability Handling and Response
Part III Incident Response
Part IV Appendixes and Glossary
Glossary
Index