Can You Capture and Analyze Network Traffic?

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What you'll do

In this lab, you will analyze network traffic, crack passwords, and perform image forensics.

Capture network traffic by using tcpdump
Analyze a tcpdump pcap file by using Wireshark
Perform a dictionary-based password crack
Perform a brute force password crack
Download and extract a forensic image test file
Use Autopsy® to create a case file and import a forensic image
Locate, recover, analyze, and display numerous graphics files from the forensic image

Note: Once you begin the lab, you will not be able to pause, save, or exit and then return to your lab. Please ensure that you have set aside enough time to complete the lab before you start.

⏱ About 90 minutes
Counts towards: CompTIA CySA+ (exam CS0-004)

Roadmaps that use this lab

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