Project Proposal

OPERATING SYSTEM

Sir Zaigham Abdullah Bin Qasim (B22F0464CS017)

Raja Siraj Gul (B22F0470CS076)
BS-CS-GREEN (Fall-22)

School of Computing Sciences

Pak Austria Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology Mang, Haripur

Date: 24/03/2024
 Table of Contents

Project Proposal ............................................................................................................................ 1

Project Proposal: ........................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 4

Project Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 4

Main Goals ................................................................................................................................ 4

1. Packet Capture:................................................................................................................ 4

2. Data Visualization: .......................................................................................................... 4

3. Protocol Analysis:............................................................................................................ 4

4. Traffic Filtering: .............................................................................................................. 4

5. Security Monitoring: ....................................................................................................... 4

Additional Features ................................................................................................................... 4

• User-Friendly Interface: .................................................................................................. 4

• Customizable Settings: .................................................................................................... 5

Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 5

Tools and Technologies ............................................................................................................. 5

• Python: ............................................................................................................................. 5

• scapy: ............................................................................................................................... 5

• matplotlib:........................................................................................................................ 5

Implementation Steps .................................................................................................................... 5

1. Research and Planning: ....................................................................................................... 5

2. Development: ...................................................................................................................... 5
3. Testing: ................................................................................................................................ 5
4. Optimization: ....................................................................................................................... 5

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 5. Documentation and Presentation: ........................................................................................ 5

Project Impact ............................................................................................................................... 5

Conclusion..................................................................................................................................... 6

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Project Proposal:

Network Traffic Analyzer – A project just to analyze the traffic on a network.

Introduction
The Network Traffic Analyzer is a tool designed to capture, analyze, and interpret network packets in real-
time on the Ubuntu platform. This project aims to allow Ubuntu users with a powerful network monitoring
solution, offering valuable insights into network traffic patterns, data transmission activities, and security
threats. By using Python programming and the scapy library, the analyzer will provide a user-friendly
interface with advanced features, including data visualization, protocol analysis, traffic filtering, and real-
time monitoring, to enhance network management, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Project Objectives
Main Goals
1. Packet Capture:
Develop a tool to capture and display network packet details in real-time on Ubuntu.
2. Data Visualization:
Create simple graphs to show network traffic patterns and data transmission rates.
3. Protocol Analysis:
Identify and analyze common network protocols like UDP, ICMP, and HTTP.
4. Traffic Filtering:
Allow users to filter and monitor specific types of network traffic based on their requirements.
5. Security Monitoring:
Implement alerts to notify users of suspicious network activities and potential threats on Ubuntu.

Additional Features
• User-Friendly Interface:
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 Design an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for seamless navigation and operation of the analyzer.
• Customizable Settings:
Provide options for users to customize settings, filters, and alerts according to their specific needs
and preferences.

Methodology
Tools and Technologies
• Python:
Utilize Python programming language for development.
• scapy:
Employ the scapy library for packet manipulation and analysis.
• matplotlib:
Use matplotlib for data visualization and graphical representation.
Implementation Steps
1. Research and Planning:
Conduct initial research to understand network traffic analysis concepts, Ubuntu system
requirements, and user needs.
2. Development:
Develop the main functionality of the analyzer, including packet capture, data analysis, and
visualization features.
3. Testing:
Perform careful testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and performance of the analyzer under
various network scenarios and conditions.
4. Optimization:
Optimize the code, improve efficiency, and refine the user interface based on feedback and testing
results.
5. Documentation and Presentation:
Document the project details, implementation steps, usage instructions, and prepare a presentation
or report highlighting the project objectives, design, and results.

Project Impact
The Network Traffic Analyzer will serve as an asset for Ubuntu users, enhancing network security,
optimizing performance, and facilitating efficient network management and troubleshooting. By
providing real-time insights, actionable data, and customizable features, the analyzer will allow users to

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 monitor, analyze, and control network activities effectively, reducing downtime, improving system
reliability, and ensuring a seamless and secure network environment on Ubuntu.

Conclusion
The Network Traffic Analyzer project aims to deliver a comprehensive and user-friendly network
monitoring solution specially for Ubuntu users. By focusing on key objectives, implementing advanced
features, and ensuring accuracy and reliability through careful testing and optimization, the project will
contribute significantly to enhancing network management, security, and performance on Ubuntu-based
systems, meeting the growing demands and challenges of modern networking environments.

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