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Tech Bytes: Sharpen Your Wireshark Skills at SharkFest’25 US (Sponsored)
May 12, 2025
Gerald Combs, Founder of the Wireshark Foundation, joins the discussion to shine a light on SharkFest, the ultimate gathering for Wireshark enthusiasts. He reveals how this conference caters to all skill levels, from beginners to experts, with workshops, engaging keynotes, and community activities. An exciting new tool, Stratashark, designed for analyzing system calls, is introduced as well. Gerald's insights capture the essence of networking and the remarkable transformations in packet analysis, making this event a must-attend for tech aficionados.
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Quick takeaways
- SharkFest’25 offers a range of sessions from beginner to advanced, ensuring all attendees can enhance their Wireshark skills.
- The event encourages networking with opportunities like the 'packet doctors' session, where experts analyze real packet captures live.
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Overview of Shark Fest
Shark Fest is an annual conference dedicated to Wireshark, where users and trainers gather to enhance their packet and protocol analysis skills. The event provides exposure to various tools in the protocol analysis ecosystem, including open-source projects like TCP Dump and Kismet. Taking place in Richmond, Virginia, from June 14th to 19th, it features pre-conference classes designed for newcomers to establish foundational knowledge. The conference offers a range of topics, from introductory to advanced subjects, ensuring attendees at all skill levels can benefit from the sessions.
