One of the most widely used network protocol analyzer tools is finally getting a home of its own, after decades of corporate sponsorship. Wireshark got its start back in 1998, originally known as ...

Whether for an ad-hoc analysis of a problem or ongoing monitoring, a protocol analyzer can be a valuable tool for the security pro. The complexities of a modern corporate network with multiple ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

Like a blind date, wireless LANs can look attractive and compelling on the surface, but looks can be deceiving. WLANs might install smoothly with little forethought, but in time, they can represent ...

Driven by the increasing volume of data traffic on Internet Protocol (IP) networks and the dynamic, inherent unpredictability of protocol communications, new challenges are surfacing that make ...

As with any tool, protocol analyzers need skilled implementation. Here is advice from the front lines. Read more in the companion article Protocol analyzers: How to choose and use them (no ...

Joel is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, networking and messaging. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @joelsnyder. Troubleshooting network problems is not an art; it’s a ...