This presentation is intended to discuss the promotion of security tools in general, and Wireshark in particular, in security-related classes at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). As a pioneer in cybersecurity education, NSU was striving to introduce students with hands-on experience in classroom settings. Wireshark is one of the most widely used tools in computer networking for deep packet analysis and has been used widely in several courses. In this presentation, we will cover a brief Wireshark introduction, and demonstrate a step-by-step process on how to set up and deploy the tool, identify protocols and payload, and perform analysis on security protocols such as SSL. Through this presentation, we hope to raise awareness, foster new ideas, and share the best practices in teaching hands-on skills within the CAE community.
Wei Li, Professor, College of Computing and Engineering at Nova Southeastern University