tcpdump

What is tcpdump?

tcpdump is a versatile network analysis tool that captures and displays network traffic in real-time. It enables users to monitor and inspect data packets transmitted or received across a network interface. This command-line utility provides detailed information about network protocols, source and destination addresses, port numbers, and other relevant packet metadata. With its robust filtering capabilities, tcpdump allows users to selectively capture and analyze specific types of network traffic, facilitating network troubleshooting, security monitoring, and protocol analysis tasks

Highlights

• Real-time network traffic capture and display
• Detailed packet-level analysis of network protocols and data
• Flexible filtering options to target specific traffic patterns
• Support for a wide range of network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, and more
• Command-line interface for seamless integration into scripts and workflows