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Network Traffic Capture in Forensic

Network traffic capture in forensics involves collecting and analyzing data packets to identify security breaches or malicious activities. It utilizes specialized tools like Wireshark and Tcpdump, and includes processes such as selecting capture locations, capturing packets in promiscuous mode, and filtering data for analysis. Applications include incident response, threat hunting, and compliance auditing.

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Network Traffic Capture in Forensic

Network traffic capture in forensics involves collecting and analyzing data packets to identify security breaches or malicious activities. It utilizes specialized tools like Wireshark and Tcpdump, and includes processes such as selecting capture locations, capturing packets in promiscuous mode, and filtering data for analysis. Applications include incident response, threat hunting, and compliance auditing.

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"Network traffic capture" in forensics refers to the process of collecting and recording all

data packets flowing across a network to analyze them for potential security breaches or
malicious activity, essentially acting as a "snapshot" of network communication that can be
examined later to identify suspicious patterns or anomalies during an investigation; this is a
crucial aspect of network forensics. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key points about network traffic capture in forensics: [1, 2, 4]


●​ Purpose: To gather evidence about network activity, including IP addresses, protocols,
timestamps, and even the content of packets, which can be used to trace the origin of
malicious traffic, identify compromised systems, and understand the behavior of attackers.
[1, 2, 4]
●​ Tools used: Specialized software called "packet capture tools" like Wireshark, Tcpdump,
or Arkime are used to capture and analyze network traffic. [1, 5, 6]
●​ Process: [1, 2, 3]
○​ Selecting a capture location: Choosing the network segment where traffic needs
to be captured, which could be a specific device, network interface, or a dedicated
monitoring point. [1, 2, 3]
○​ Capturing packets: Setting the capture tool to "promiscuous mode" to capture all
packets passing through the network interface. [2, 7]
○​ Filtering and analysis: Once captured, the traffic is filtered based on specific
criteria (like IP addresses, port numbers, protocols) to isolate relevant data for
analysis. [1, 2, 8]
​

●​ Important aspects of analysis: [1, 2, 6]


○​ Protocol analysis: Examining the headers and payloads of packets to identify
unusual protocol behavior or malicious content. [1, 2, 6]
○​ Flow analysis: Analyzing the communication flow between different devices to
detect abnormal patterns like unusual traffic spikes or lateral movement. [1, 3]
○​ Anomaly detection: Identifying deviations from normal network behavior, such as
unexpected traffic volume, unauthorized devices, or unusual application usage. [1,
9]

Applications of network traffic capture in forensics: [1, 2, 3]


●​ Incident response: Investigating security incidents like data breaches, unauthorized
access, or malware infections by examining network communication patterns. [1, 2, 3]
●​ Threat hunting: Proactively searching for potential threats on a network by analyzing
traffic for suspicious activity. [1, 3, 9]
●​ Compliance auditing: Ensuring adherence to security regulations by monitoring network
traffic for potential violations. [1, 3, 10]

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[2] https://www.varonis.com/blog/packet-capture
[3] https://www.e-spincorp.com/master-network-forensics-tools-techniques-best-practices-cybers
ecurity/
[4] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/network-traffic-capture
[5] https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-network-forensics/
[6] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/capture-network-traffic
[7] https://www.endace.com/learn/what-is-network-packet-capture
[8] https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-do-you-use-network-forensics-tools-monitor
[9] https://www.vmware.com/topics/network-traffic-analysis
[10] https://www.provendata.com/blog/what-is-network-forensics/

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