Description
Tcpdump is a powerful and efficient tool used for monitoring and analyzing network traffic at a granular level. It captures packets transmitted over a network interface and provides detailed insights into communication between systems, making it valuable for network troubleshooting, intrusion detection, and security audits. Security analysts and network administrators rely on Tcpdump to identify malicious activities, diagnose network anomalies, and verify compliance with security policies. The tool’s ability to filter packets based on protocol, source, and destination makes it an essential component of network security monitoring.