Can You Establish Secure Communications by Using SSH and Wireshark?

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What you'll do

In this lab, you will establish secure communications by using SSH and Wireshark.

Configure SSH on Kali Linux
Establish a SSH connection by using password authentication
Capture network traffic by using Wireshark
Use Wireshark display filters
Use Wireshark to follow a TCP stream and an HTTP stream

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

⏱ About 45 minutes
Counts towards: CompTIA CySA+ (exam CS0-004)

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