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Have insights to share on packet analysis, troubleshooting, or network security?

The SharkFest’25 EUROPE Call for Papers is still open & we want to hear from you!

This is your chance to share your experience with the Wireshark community this November in Warsaw, Poland. Help shape the future of network analysis.

Submit your talk: conference.wireshark.org/shark

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The Wireshark Certified Analyst certification has been available for just over a month and professionals have already started leveraging it to validate and elevate their packet analysis skills.

Designed by the Wireshark Foundation with input from core developers and engineering educators, this rigorous certification tests both protocol knowledge (Ethernet, IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP) and advanced troubleshooting using real-world Wireshark tools.

If you’ve been mastering packet captures and troubleshooting in the field, earning the WCA is a powerful way to showcase your expertise and stand out professionally.

Find all the details, objectives, and registration info here: wireshark.org/certifications

Ready to level up your packet analysis game? At SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn Wireshark and Stratoshark from experts who build and use them every day.

Join hands-on workshops, deep-dive technical sessions, and interactive labs led by top professionals designed to sharpen your traffic capture, analysis, and troubleshooting skills. Whether you're a seasoned network engineer or emerging pro, this is where theory meets practical expertise.

Register now: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

The SharkFest’25 EUROPE Women in Tech Scholarship is open!

This opportunity provides two women in networking, cybersecurity, or IT with full access to SharkFest in Warsaw covering pre-conference classes & conference registration (a total value of €3,335).‌

These scholarships are need‑based and designed to empower those passionate about packet analysis using Wireshark. Don’t miss your chance, apply before the deadline on September 12th!

Apply now: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/w

Happy 27th Anniversary to Wireshark!

From its humble beginnings as @geraldcombs's "little weekend project that got slightly out of hand" to becoming the world’s most trusted network protocol analyzer, Wireshark has empowered millions of engineers, educators, students, and security pros to understand their networks like never before.

Thank you to our users, contributors, and supporters who’ve made this journey possible. Here's to the past, present, and future of packet analysis!

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New at SharkFest'25 Europe: Dive deep into modern SMB traffic analysis in this hands-on session designed for anyone working with file shares in real-world environments.

Learn how to troubleshoot authentication issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, decrypt SMB traffic, and uncover what's really happening behind the scenes in SMB2/3 communication. If you’ve ever dealt with slow file access or mysterious errors, this class will give you the tools to trace and solve them.

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Get ready for deep dives and expert insights at SharkFest'25 Europe in Warsaw! Here are just a few highlights from this year’s agenda:

- The Packet Doctors are in! Bring your trickiest traces for real-time diagnosis with industry pros
- New Kid on the Block: Stratoshark – Sake Blok introduces Wireshark’s powerful new sibling
- Wireless with Wireshark – Megumi Takeshita guides you through packet analysis over the air

Warsaw, Poland | November 3–7

Register now: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

SharkFest, Wireshark Developer & User ConferenceSharkFest 2025 EUROPESharkFest, launched in 2008, is a series of annual educational conferences staged in various parts of the globe and focused on sharing knowledge, experience and best practices among the Wireshark developer and user communities.

Join us in Poland this November!

Start your week off right with Pre-Conference Class I: Essential Wireshark Skills: Practical Packet Analysis led by network pro Ross Bagurdes. Whether you're new to Wireshark or brushing up your skills, this hands-on class will get you up to speed on capturing, analyzing, and filtering traffic with clarity and confidence.

Learn more + register: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

SharkFest’25 EUROPE is just around the corner!

This is your opportunity to dive deep into Wireshark & Stratoshark alongside the experts who build and use them.

Join us for hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and technical sessions designed to sharpen your protocol analysis skills. Whether you're in networking, cybersecurity, or systems engineering, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and powerful tools to take back to your team.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the global packet analysis community.

Register now: sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Join us for Wireshark Education Day in Paris, France on September 9, 2025 for a full day of hands-on learning, expert talks, and packet analysis insights.

Dive into topics like capture points, VoIP analysis, security, and real-world troubleshooting, with sessions led by Wireshark experts including Alexis La Goutte, Michel ROUSSEAU, Jean-Paul ARCHIER, and Roland Knall.

- Campus Cyber, Paris
- September 9, 2025
- Sponsored by: Profitap

Register here now: ticketing.wireshark.org/wsug/w

New SharkBytes Podcast Episode!

Wireshark creator @geraldcombs chats with Chris Greer & Ross Bagurdes about the brand new Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) exam.

Learn how it was built, who it's for, and how it can boost your network analysis skills.

Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=ebEMH60BdZ
Listen: sharkbytes.transistor.fm/
Get certified: wireshark.org/certifications

SharkFest'25 US starts in just over a week! Join us in Richmond, Virginia from June 14-19 for the official Wireshark Developer & User Conference.

Don't miss your chance to dive deep into packet analysis, learn from the experts, and connect with the global Wireshark community. It's an incredible opportunity to sharpen your skills!

Secure your spot today! sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus

SharkFest, Wireshark Developer & User ConferenceSharkFest 2025 USSharkFest, launched in 2008, is a series of annual educational conferences staged in various parts of the globe and focused on sharing knowledge, experience and best practices among the Wireshark developer and user communities.