The book "Ethical Hacking and Network Analysis with Wireshark" provides a comprehensive guide to understanding network packets and their analysis using Wireshark, which is essential for detecting exploits and malware in computer systems. The book covers various aspects of ethical hacking, including network security, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and incident response. It also explores the use of Wireshark in analyzing network packets, identifying suspicious activity, and troubleshooting network issues. The book begins by introducing the concept of ethical hacking and its importance in today's digital world. It explains how ethical hackers play a crucial role in maintaining the security of computer systems and networks by simulating attacks on them to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. The book then delves into the fundamentals of network packets and their significance in network communication, providing readers with a solid foundation for understanding the rest of the material. The next chapter focuses on the installation and configuration of Wireshark, an open-source network protocol analyzer that can capture, display, and analyze network traffic. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up Wireshark and explore network packets, making it accessible to readers who may not have prior experience with the tool. The following chapters dive deeper into the analysis of network packets using Wireshark, covering topics such as packet capture, filtering, and display options. The book also discusses common network protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS, as well as more advanced protocols like SSL/TLS and FTP.

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