WCNA Exam Information and Guideline
Wireshark Certified Network Analyst
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Exam Specification:
- Exam Name: Wireshark Certified Network Analyst (WCNA)
- Exam Code: WCNA
- Exam Duration: 2 hours
- Exam Format: Multiple-choice and practical exercises
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Network Analysis
- Basics of network analysis
- Introduction to Wireshark
2. Capturing Network Traffic
- Setting up network capture
- Filtering and capturing network packets
- Analyzing captured packets
3. Analyzing Network Protocols
- Understanding common network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
- Analyzing protocol headers and payloads
- Troubleshooting network issues
4. Advanced Protocol Analysis
- Analyzing complex protocols (VoIP, VPN, etc.)
- Extracting and interpreting data from network traffic
- Identifying and troubleshooting performance issues
5. Security and Forensics Analysis
- Detecting and analyzing network attacks
- Identifying security vulnerabilities
- Network forensics and incident response
Exam Objectives:
1. Understand the fundamentals of network analysis and the role of Wireshark.
2. Capture and filter network traffic using Wireshark.
3. Analyze network protocols and identify issues in network communication.
4. Perform advanced protocol analysis and troubleshoot complex network problems.
5. Apply security and forensics analysis techniques to detect and investigate network attacks.
Exam Syllabus:
The exam syllabus covers the following topics (but is not limited to):
- Introduction to Network Analysis
- Capturing Network Traffic
- Analyzing Network Protocols
- Advanced Protocol Analysis
- Security and Forensics Analysis