NOTES
Wireshark is most valuable when the packet stream itself is the evidence. It can confirm protocol behavior, authentication flows, segmentation assumptions, unexpected plaintext, name-resolution traffic, and what actually crossed an interface.
WORKFLOW
- Capture as narrowly as practical so the dataset stays reviewable.
- Use display filters iteratively instead of trying to interpret every packet at once.
- Follow individual TCP or protocol conversations when context matters.
- Record frame numbers and timestamps for observations you intend to report.
EVIDENCE
Keep the original capture intact, work from a copy when possible, and export only the minimum supporting packets when sharing evidence.