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geraldcombs.bsky.social
Creator & lead developer of Wireshark. Works at Sysdig. He / him.
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Excited to be talking about & demoing #Stratoshark at #OSSummit on Tuesday! ossna2025.sched.com/event/571e27...

Pretty much every time I demo #Wireshark.

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

#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/

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

Imagine the shitshow we'd be in right now if ICANN hadn't been spun off from the US government

#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/

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

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

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!

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...

#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

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

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...

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/...

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!

AAAHHHHHHHHH BE NICE TO OPEN SOURCE MAINTAINERS OH MY GOD. SOME OF YOU ARE SO RUDE, WHO RAISED YOU

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

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

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

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

#Wireshark 4.4.5 has been released. Cheers! www.wireshark.org/docs/relnote...

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

#Wireshark 4.4.4 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/

Join @geraldcombs.bsky.social, the creator of #Wireshark & #Stratoshark @ the ISSA Meeting on 2/21! In this talk, learn how Stratoshark builds on open-source innovation to bring Wireshark’s interface to a broader range of use cases in cloud computing, including a live demo. bit.ly/ISSA-Stratos...

If you want to learn more about #Stratoshark I'll be giving a presentation at the next ISSA Sacramento Valley Chapter meeting: sacramento.issa.org/event/issa-s...

Sometimes I wonder if we could replace #CVE #CVSS scores with ISO 7010 symbols, e.g. a yellow triangle with a graphic of someone far away ruining your day.

brb scheduling back-to-back vaccine appts for as many shots as walgreens can legally give me in a week

Packetheads in NL, on March 6th the 4th Wireshark Users NL Meetup will take place in The Hague. Topics will be: - Decrypting #TLS in #Wireshark with TLS session keys (and how to obtain those keys) - Introduction to #Stratoshark RSVP @ www.meetup.com/wireshark-us...

Berryessa Glory Hole status.

Holy shit I've been accepted to speak at SharkFest '25 Vint Cerf is the keynote !

Imagine buying tickets for SharkFest'25 because your teen has a fixation on the ocean and you get there and it's a bunch of nerds talking about network protocol dissectors.

Sharpen Your TCP Troubleshooting Skills at #sf25us! Join @packetjay.bsky.social for the TCP Analysis Masterclass - dive deep into advanced TCP analysis, from detecting packet loss to multi-point capture troubleshooting. Master the complexities of TCP! sharkfest.wireshark.org/sfus

I showed off the original #Wireshark / Ethereal server today at #FOSDEM. Pretty sure it got more applause than I did.

Thanks to everyone at #FOSDEM who attended today's talk on Stratoshark! It was a lot of fun!

I'll be heading out to #FOSDEM tomorrow, come say Hi at the #wireshark stand in building H where we have free stickers and T-shirts to buy (which will sponsor the foundation). And you can learn about #wireshark and #stratoshark

If you're going to be at #FOSDEM this year, we'd love to see you at the #Wireshark stand in building H. We'll have free stickers and t-shirts for sale while supplies last. T-shirt Proceeds go to the Wireshark Foundation.

We're excited to announce that Profitap has joined the Wireshark Foundation as a Gold Member. Their support helps us continue advancing Wireshark and empowers the global network analysis community. Welcome aboard, Profitap! profitap.com wireshark.org #Profitap #Wireshark #WiresharkFoundation