Gerald Combs
@geraldcombs.bsky.social
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Creator & lead developer of Wireshark. Works at Sysdig. He / him.
#Wireshark
4.6.0 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
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Wireshark Foundation
8 days ago
Congratulations to Katherine Leese & Olivia Sarah Pulido, recipients of the
#SharkFest’25
EUROPE Women in Tech Scholarship! We're proud to support + celebrate rising talent in the
#Wireshark
community, and we can't wait to welcome them in Warsaw this November.
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu
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Terrible Maps
25 days ago
The drive so dull only Midwesterners survive it.
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Wireshark Foundation
28 days ago
Wireshark + Stratoshark will always be free & open source. Your donation helps: • Keep development active & independent • Host SharkFest & grow the community • Maintain training, docs & global resources If Wireshark has helped you, please consider donating:
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate
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#Wireshark
4.4.9 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
about 2 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
about 2 months ago
Dive into the world of TCP throughput with Kary Rogers’ insightful session!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJH...
Ready for hands-on learning and expert talks? Join us at SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw, Poland (Nov 3–7, 2025)!
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/
#sf25eu
#Wireshark
#TCP
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10: Understanding TCP Throughput | Learn Wireshark @ SF22US (Kary Rogers)
YouTube video by SharkFest Wireshark Developer and User Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJHqyyjHqk
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Wireshark Foundation
about 2 months ago
The Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) exam is here! Prove your skills in packet analysis, troubleshooting, and protocol knowledge while advancing your career in IT Ops, SecOps, or DevOps. Learn more & get certified:
www.wireshark.org/certifications
#Wireshark
#WCA
#Certification
#PacketAnalysis
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Wireshark Foundation
2 months ago
The SharkFest Women in Tech Scholarship helps make it possible for women to attend SharkFest’25 Europe in Warsaw this November. Connect with industry experts, learn hands-on skills, and become part of the Wireshark community! Learn more:
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-i...
#WomenInTech
#sf25eu
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TracketPacer
3 months ago
so anyway did u know there are ethernet sublayers other than the MAC & LLC? :)
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Josh Johnson
3 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
3 months ago
Ready to level up your packet analysis game? At SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn Wireshark & Stratoshark from experts who build and use them every day.
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu
#Wireshark
#Stratoshark
#sf25eu
#PacketAnalysis
#NetworkEngineering
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#Wireshark
4.4.8 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
3 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
3 months ago
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).‌
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-i...
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If you open
#Wireshark
on its birthday you get an Easter egg.
3 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
3 months ago
Here’s a periodic reminder: Supporting the Wireshark Foundation means ensuring Wireshark/Stratoshark remain free, open & continuously improved for everyone. Donations help cover essential infra, development & initiatives like SharkFest. Everything helps, thank you!
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate
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Wireshark Foundation
3 months ago
Just getting started with Wireshark? Check out “Packet Capture 101” from
@packetjay.bsky.social
, this covers everything you need to know get up and running with Wireshark.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWHW...
Want to learn live from experts? Join us at SharkFest'25 EUROPE!
sharkfest.wireshark.org
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26: Packet Capture 101 | Learn Wireshark @ SF22US
YouTube video by SharkFest Wireshark Developer and User Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWHWOat5_Xg
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TracketPacer
4 months ago
for anyone who might’ve been wondering what that BERT vs traffic gen issue was… omfg 💀
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Excited to be talking about & demoing
#Stratoshark
at
#OSSummit
on Tuesday!
ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e27...
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Open Source Summit North America 2025: Bring the Power of Wireshark To Syscalls...
View more about this event at Open Source Summit North America 2025
https://ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e274d4a2d4117a1f1eac4f9f8d5f9
4 months ago
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Pretty much every time I demo
#Wireshark
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4 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
4 months ago
Final call: this is your last chance to register for SharkFest’25 US! Join
#Wireshark
creator
@geraldcombs.bsky.social
, internet legend Vint Cerf, and a global community of network engineers, analysts & educators for the ultimate deep dive into packets. Register now:
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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#Wireshark
4.4.7 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
4 months ago
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We founded the Wireshark Foundation's mission to help our community learn, grow, and understand their networks. I'm really excited that we're helping people advance their careers as well!
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4 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
4 months ago
The Wireshark Foundation proudly announces the official Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification! The WCA is designed so you stand out as a technical engineering powerhouse in the crowded field of IT Professionals. Learn more:
www.wireshark.org/blog/2025-06...
#Wireshark
#WCA
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Wireshark Foundation
5 months ago
Level up your TCP troubleshooting skills @
#SharkFest'25
US & EUROPE! Join renowned expert
@packetjay.bsky.social
for Pre-Conference Class II: TCP Analysis Masterclass — deep dive into TCP behavior, performance bottlenecks & multi-point capture.
sharkfest.wireshark.org
#Wireshark
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Wireshark Foundation
5 months ago
We’re honored to welcome Vint Cerf, a “Father of the Internet,” back to SharkFest! Join us in Richmond, VA for SharkFest'25 US to hear his insights on the evolution of networking, the future of the internet & the role tools like
#Wireshark
play in understanding it all.
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
5 months ago
New Tech Bytes podcast on
@packetpushers.bsky.social
: "Sharpen Your
#Wireshark
Skills @ SharkFest'25 US." Learn why this is the place to learn network analysis, from workshops to keynotes by industry leaders. Listen & get inspired to join us
packetpushers.net/podcasts/tec...
sharkfest.wireshark.org
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Tech Bytes: Sharpen Your Wireshark Skills at SharkFest'25 US (Sponsored) | Packet Pushers
SharkFest is the twice-yearly conference where Wireshark users and trainers gather to learn, share, and improve their packet and protocol analysis skills. The US version of SharkFest'25 is June 14 -19...
https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/tech-bytes/tech-bytes-sharpen-your-wireshark-skills-at-sharkfest25-us-sponsored/
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Wireshark Foundation
5 months ago
SharkFest’25 US is just a month away! Join Chris & Ross for Pre-Conference Class I: Essential
#Wireshark
Skills: Practical Packet Analysis that’s perfect for beginners & seasoned analysts alike
sharkfest.wireshark.org
*They will also be teaching this class at SharkFest'25 EUROPE in November
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Wireshark Foundation
5 months ago
Congrats to Paula Briceño Carrillo & Arrianna Szymczak, recipients of the SharkFest’25 US
#WomenInTech
Scholarship! We're proud to support and celebrate rising talent in the
#Wireshark
community, and we can't wait to welcome them to Richmond this June.
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Lukasz Olejnik
5 months ago
AI vulnerability/bug founds and reports is a huge problem. Curl has banned the use of AI-generated submissions via HackerOne because none of it made any sense, and is a waste of resources and time. "If we could, we would charge them for this waste of our time"
hackerone.com/reports/3125...
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Wireshark Foundation
6 months ago
SharkFest is your gateway to mastering
#Wireshark
& exploring the capabilities of
#stratoshark
the latest tool for analyzing system calls & cloud logs Join us in Richmond, VA or Warsaw, Poland for immersive, hands-on training led by the devs behind these powerful tools
sharkfest.wireshark.org
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Wireshark Foundation
6 months ago
A gentle reminder: the
#Wireshark
Foundation relies on your support to keep the world’s leading network analyzer free, open, and evolving. Consider giving and help us build better networks for everyone!
www.wiresharkfoundation.org/donate
#OpenSource
#NetworkAnalysis
#SupportWireshark
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Wireshark Foundation
Official Website of the Wireshark Foundation.
https://www.wiresharkfoundation.org/donate
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SwiftOnSecurity
6 months ago
Imagine the shitshow we'd be in right now if ICANN hadn't been spun off from the US government
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#Wireshark
4.4.6 has been released. Cheers! These releases are brought to you by the Wireshark Foundation. If you or your employer can donate, it would help us out immensely.
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
wiresharkfoundation.org/donate/
6 months ago
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Wireshark Foundation
6 months ago
We're thrilled to have Vint Cerf, referred to as a "Father of the Internet," delivering a keynote address @ SharkFest'25 US. Keynote Title: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Internet from 2025 On... Gain insights from a pioneer who helped shape the digital world Register:
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
6 months ago
SharkFest’25 US is happening 6/14–19 in Richmond, VA! We've got sessions for all skill levels to sharpen your troubleshooting. Build your network, meet
@geraldcombs.bsky.social
& the Wireshark core team & see tools from our sponsors.
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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SharkFest 2025 US
SharkFest, 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 Wi...
https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
6 months ago
Registration for SharkFest’25 EUROPE is now open! Dive deep into packet analysis with hands‑on labs, expert led sessions & cutting‑edge talks designed for all levels. Early bird registration:
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/
Don’t miss Europe’s premier event for packet analysis and network security!
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Wireshark Foundation
6 months ago
Wireshark creator
@geraldcombs.bsky.social
on
@packetpushers.bsky.social
! Wondered what it takes to keep Wireshark thriving? Listen as Gerald discusses the Wireshark Foundation, covering everything from code signing & infra to how SharkFest powers the community
packetpushers.net/podcasts/tec...
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Tech Bytes: An Inside Look at the Wireshark Foundation (Sponsored) | Packet Pushers
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we get a look at the inner workings of the Wireshark Foundation. Many already know what wire Wireshark is and can do for you. It’s a free, open-source, and widely used ...
https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/tech-bytes/tech-bytes-an-inside-look-at-the-wireshark-foundation-sponsored/
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Wireshark Foundation
7 months ago
#sf25us
is getting closer! Ready to take your network analysis skills to the next level? • Hands-on training in Wireshark/Stratoshark • Expert-led sessions from packet analysis pros • Community of network engineers, analysts & security pros Richmond, VA • 6/14-19, 2025
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
7 months ago
Join
@syn-bit.nl
for his pre-conference class at SharkFest'25 US on June 16th: "SSL/TLS Troubleshooting with Wireshark" This hands-on session will take your troubleshooting skills to the next level, helping you diagnose complex network issues like a pro.
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
7 months ago
We’re proud to support women in tech with our Women in Tech Scholarship, offering opportunities to attend SharkFest'25 US & grow in the world of networking, cybersecurity & Wireshark! Know someone who should apply? Spread the word, deadline to apply is 4/30!
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus/women-i...
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Sake Blok
7 months ago
Yay! My Stratoshark talk for the
#NLUUG
spring conference on May 22nd in Utrecht has been accepted. Looking forward to see you there for an introduction to
#Stratoshark
and how it can be to system calls what
#Wireshark
is to network packets. See:
nluug.nl/evenementen/...
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Sake Blok
7 months ago
Does anyone have a "stricken
#Chromecast
" and is able to create a
#pcap
of some failing communication? I'd be interested to look at the packets and use them in my "Troubleshooting
#TLS
with
#Wireshark
" classes :-) Sharing is appreciated!
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kat cosgrove
7 months ago
AAAHHHHHHHHH BE NICE TO OPEN SOURCE MAINTAINERS OH MY GOD. SOME OF YOU ARE SO RUDE, WHO RAISED YOU
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Wireshark Foundation
7 months ago
We’re beyond excited to welcome back Vint Cerf, one of the founding fathers of the internet, to SharkFest'25 US! As a visionary behind TCP/IP and a true innovator in networking, Vint will bring unparalleled insights into the future of the internet.
sharkfest.wireshark.org
#sf25us
#Wireshark
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Wireshark Foundation
7 months ago
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn
#Stratoshark
directly from the experts! Join Josh Clark for his hands-on session "Using
@sysdig.bsky.social
and Stratoshark to examine system internals" at SharkFest'25 US. Register now for
#SharkFest'25
US:
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
8 months ago
SharkFest'25 US is packed with insightful sessions: • Vint Cerf keynote: Learn from one of the "Fathers of the Internet." • Using
@sysdig.bsky.social
& Stratoshark to examine system internals (Josh Clark) • How to know which Wi-Fi Device is the Problem? (Eva Santos)
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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SharkFest 2025 US
SharkFest, 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 Wi...
https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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Wireshark Foundation
8 months ago
Sharpen your skills at
#SharkFest’25
US with Essential
#Wireshark
Skills: Practical Packet Analysis, a hands-on pre-conference class. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, learn how to better capture, analyze & troubleshoot network traffic Early bird ends 3/1:
sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus
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#Wireshark
4.4.5 has been released. Cheers!
www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...
8 months ago
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Sake Blok
8 months ago
Ever wondered why we use certificates and what makes them work. Or need to troubleshoot failing
#TLS
handshakes? What about decrypting TLS traffic in
#wireshark
? If so, I look forward to having you in my pre-conference class @
#SF25US
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