Get excited for SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw, packed with powerful sessions that will sharpen your packet analysis skills!

- From Full Capture to Criminal Evidence - A Real-World Case of Lawful Interception: Join Daniel Spiekermann as he walks through a forensic investigation using nothing but sustained packet captures and Wireshark.

- A Wireshark-driven approach to understanding + troubleshooting MPLS (Pierre Besombes & Juan Pablo Azar Ricciardi): Dive deep into MPLS troubleshooting with Wireshark as your guide. Explore packet structures, label exchanges, and real-world traffic engineering scenarios.

- HTTP deep dive: With HTTP/2 & HTTP/3 now ubiquitous, André Luyer demystifies modern HTTP traffic. Understand nuances like status codes, caching behavior, cookie quirks, compression, & API-troubleshooting.

Don’t miss these sessions and many more when we gather November 3–7, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland.

Secure your spot and explore the full agenda: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Packets, Pierogi, and Protocols!

SharkFest’25 EUROPE is coming to Warsaw, Poland, a city rich in history, culture, and innovation.

Between deep dives into Wireshark & Stratoshark, explore Old Town, hear Chopin’s music, and enjoy Poland’s hospitality.

Secure your place: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/

Kick off SharkFest’25 EUROPE with Ross Bagurdes!

Level up your packet analysis game with this hands-on course designed for IT pros of all experience levels.

What you’ll learn:
- Installing & configuring Wireshark
- Filtering techniques to find the packets that matter
- Deep dives into ARP, IP, ICMP, DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP, QUIC, HTTP, TLS & more
- Working with TShark & command-line tools
- Best practices to diagnose real-world network issues

This class is also a fantastic way to prepare for the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) exam.

Secure your spot now: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

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.

The WCA was created with input from industry experts and the Wireshark team to validate your ability to:

• Analyze and troubleshoot real network traffic
• Apply key Wireshark features in problem-solving
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Ethernet, IP, TCP, and application-layer protocols

Join the growing community of certified analysts & show the world your packet analysis expertise.

Learn more & get certified: https://www.wireshark.org/certifications

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!

If you’re passionate about networking, protocol analysis, and technology, this is your chance to gain knowledge & make connections.

Learn more & apply: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-in-tech/

Join the SMB Masterclass on Tuesday, November 4 in Warsaw and get hands on with one of the most essential protocols in the networking world.

From SMB handshakes and authentication to performance troubleshooting and even decrypting SMB traffic, this in-depth class will teach you how to diagnose and solve real-world SMB issues like a pro.

Whether it’s tracking sessions across interfaces, identifying bottlenecks, or mastering advanced features—this class is packed with expert tips you can put to work immediately.

Register now and secure your seat!

https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Ever wanted to dive deeper into packet analysis using Python? Check out this video: “Analyzing Capture Files in Python with PyShark” by Dor Green from a past SharkFest, an excellent example of the hands-on, technical training you'll experience at SharkFest'25 Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxBKHsMhWKU

Want real world, expert led sessions like this + access to the latest in Wireshark and Stratoshark training? Then join us in Warsaw this November for SharkFest'25 Europe, where you'll learn directly from the best in the field.

Sign up today: http://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Ready to master TCP?

Join @packetjay (Jasper Bongertz) for the TCP Analysis Masterclass at SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw! From diagnosing tricky connections to fine-tuning performance, this pre-conference class is your hands on guide to truly understanding how TCP works on the wire.

Register: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Heading to SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw? Here are just a few of the session highlights you won’t want to miss:

- From Full Capture to Criminal Evidence: A Real-World Case of Lawful Interception (Daniel Spiekermann)
- Talk with Your Packets: AI-Powered Natural Language Interaction with Packet Captures (John Capobianco)
- Shift the Conversation: Open Source is Free, But Not Free-Free (Kelley Misata)

Join us this November 3-7 in Poland and learn from some of the best in the field.

Register now: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Sharpen your Wireshark skills with Ross Bagurdes at SharkFest’25 EUROPE in Warsaw!

In his Pre-Conference Class I (Essential Wireshark Skills: Practical Packet Analysis), Ross will guide attendees through hands-on techniques to capture, filter, and analyze traffic like a pro. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up, this class is a must.

Register + Learn more: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Curious about how TLS 1.3 encryption works under the hood? Check out Ross Bagurdes' session “Visualizing and Decrypting TLS 1.3” for info on how to decrypt modern protocols with Wireshark: https://youtu.be/Cq6yj9se9M4

Ready to dive deeper? Join the global Wireshark community at SharkFest’25 EUROPE, happening November 3–7 in Warsaw, Poland! Don’t miss your chance to learn from experts and connect with fellow packet enthusiasts.

https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

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: https://conference.wireshark.org/sharkfest-25-europe-2025/cfp

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: https://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: https://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: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu/women-in-tech

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!

https://wireshark.org
https://wiresharkfoundation.org

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.

https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

Dive deep into the heart of #TCP with @packetjay at SharkFest'25 Europe!

Join the TCP Analysis Masterclass and learn how to dissect, diagnose, and master complex TCP behaviors from one of the best in the field. Whether you're chasing lost packets or tuning performance, this class is for you.

https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

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: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu

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: https://sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfeu