Wireshark Network Analysis...A Small Book Review.
Well, the day finally came: I've got my Wireshark Network Analysis book in the mail. After paging through it for about an hour, I can definitely tell you that it's a worthwhile book to get for your library. As I hoped, the writing style is kept casual (Sidenote: I really loathe reading 'sterile' books - no passive voice, no contractions, no referring to yourself. The very first book I wrote was like that...please don't ever buy it.)
I was a little worried when I first started reading. Chapter 2 was a Wireshark interface breakdown, "This button does this, that button does that, and so on..." with no context of why you would use the features. But then, the book begins to turn into a scenario-driven guide...to the feel of, "Here's the problem. Here's what capture filters are...now, here's how you use them."
Now here's what I loved: every chapter ends with one or more "real life" scenarios submitted by various engineers in the network world. Really helps put the WHY into the concepts you just learned. Likewise, each chapter ends with labs anyone can do with either live captures or canned pcap files from the author's website. You could easily teach a class straight from this book...hmmmm...
When I ordered the book, I selected the "Signed by Author" option from the site (why not?)...and indeed it was! Someone's hand is tired I'm sure. The simple inscription just said, "Enjoy!" - thanks! I'm sure I will.
Comments
Great to hear your feedback
Great to hear your feedback on the book. I really debated putting any humor/personality into the book and left that up to a poll taken at the start of the editing process. The case studies submitted were absolutely phenomenal - so many didn't make it into the book, but I'll put them out on the book website (wiresharkbook.com)
Now... about teaching a class "straight from the book..." - there are some plans in the works to support that.
Oh yeah... and my hand is tired... I did sign each books if requested (not sure I'd do that again right at launch time... it has been a bit overwhelming).
Laura
p.s. May I put your review over on the wiresharkbook.com site?
Wow! Two of my favorite
Wow! Two of my favorite instructors on the very same page. I am one of the lucky few to make the cut and have their case study chosen. Glad you liked them.
I can't wait for my copy!
P.S. Since I was one of the "chosen few" I get double the tired hand signatures. Gerald and Laura!
Thank you Jeremy, in large
Thank you Jeremy, in large part to you I just passed my BSCI... just gotta wait for that TSHOOT guide now. (nudge nudge wink wink :-P)
ALL HALE JEREMY!!!
Hi Jeremy or anyone else who
Hi Jeremy or anyone else who is good at security. I have a problem with ASA5505. My inside host cannot ping the outside.
Cyrus; have you tried turning
Cyrus; have you tried turning it off and on again?
Failing that, check to make sure ICMP and ICMP Echo are enable in the default inspection map.
How did I know to do that? I paid for the CBT Nuggets course. And yannow... Jeremy has produced a fair few CBT Nuggets courses on Cisco devices. Might want to think about picking up one or two on the ASA...
Holy cow, your first book is
Holy cow, your first book is listed at $105 and only one left in stock. Are you sure sterile writing is bad? :-P
Mine was signed "Party @ the
Mine was signed "Party @ the packet level" "enjoy". I guess that what makes the books unique. Just started to read it and so far very good.
Is there an Aussie
Is there an Aussie distributor for this book? I'd like to check it out but I'm not going to pay 100% of the purchase price for someone to stick it on an plane!
Hey Jeremy, I wanted to let
Hey Jeremy,
I wanted to let you know that Laura's free webinar was an awesome learning tool of wireshark in preperation for my CCNA Security track.
Thanks Laura; I look forward to reading your book and perhaps taking the wireshark certification when the new format is finalized.
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how about sharing this book
how about sharing this book in digital form with us?thanks
Hi, I somewhat blindly bought
Hi,
I somewhat blindly bought it based on the amazon reviews and laura chappel reputation and other blog review.
I havent received it yet, but reading the summary it seems very interessant, as we are using wireshark every day, im sure it will fill some knowledge gaps in wireshark functionnement and on TCP protocols
Wireshark is one of the best
Wireshark is one of the best tools that I use in my daily work
this book will be very helpful, thank you
Hi Jeremy, This is the first
Hi Jeremy,
This is the first time I look at your Blog. This is great I can spend here hours and hours without eating or drinking anything. I didnt even know there was a Wireshark University or book (I feel like crying right now).
By the way, Angola loves you man (in a good, professional, techie way..heheh). If you are ever in Angola (Africa) please hold some kind of palestra so we can attend.
Kind regards
Carlos Nogueira