This document is a user guide for the Capanalysis tool focused on analyzing TCP and UDP flows using deep packet inspection on Linux systems. It covers installation requirements, dataset creation, analysis features including powerful filtering options, and visualization tools like charts and maps for refined data interpretation. The guide emphasizes cost-effectiveness and ease of use for non-technical stakeholders, providing insights through reporting and presentation capabilities.
For wireless investigations
User guide for capture analysis
TCP & UDP Flows – deep packet inspection
By Chris Harrington
2.
CapAnalysis runsin Linux OS (x32/x64)
◦ Debian based
Pcap viewer
Analyze TCP & UDP streams
Supports multiple datasets
Performs deep packet inspection
Reporting and presentation capabilities
Using Kali Linux running in VMware
workstation for this guide
3.
Two packagesneed to be installed
◦ php5-sqlite
◦ php-mdb2-driver-pgsql
Command: apt-get install php5-sqlite
apt-get install php-mdb2-driver-pgsql
Restart apache service
Start CapAnalysis and Postgresql
Powerful filtersare available for quick
analysis. Use them for refined analysis
12.
Filter elements
Filterfiles
Filter IP/Ports
Filter protocols
Filter country
Filter data size
Filter date or time
Filter elements
Filter files
Filter protocols
Filter IP/Ports
Filter country
Filter data size
Filter date or time
Use advancedfilters for refining analysis
Reporting and presentation capabilities
◦ Easy to understand for non technical stakeholders
Timelines
Dissecting TCP and UDP streams
Time saving
Cost effective
Geolocation of all connections
Upload datasets with NetCat (scripting
possibilities?)