Automated Packet Analysis at Scale with TShark CLI
Network Test Pro delivers TShark-powered solutions for scripted traffic capture, protocol decoding, and streamlined network diagnostics.
Overview
TShark is the command-line version of Wireshark, offering the same robust protocol analysis engine in a scriptable, terminal-native format. It empowers advanced users to capture, filter, and decode network packets in real time or via automated workflows—without relying on a graphical interface. TShark is ideal for headless environments, remote capture scenarios, or integrating packet analysis into continuous diagnostics.
Network Test Pro helps B2B organizations across North America implement TShark into scalable, secure, and automation-ready environments. Whether embedded in network appliances, deployed in CI/CD pipelines, or used for forensic capture in distributed systems, our configurations maximize TShark’s utility while ensuring accuracy and reliability. As a leader in protocol analysis solutions, Network Test Pro combines deep product knowledge with expert support to help teams extract meaningful insight—line by line, packet by packet.
Comprehensive Support for Tshark Deployments
In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for TShark, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.
Core Components
Hardware
- Headless capture appliances with TShark pre-installed
→Ethernet Analyzers are ideal for monitoring and decoding data streams in headless capture environments, offering high-throughput diagnostics. - Multi-interface monitoring kits for data centers
→SFP+ Transceivers support multi-interface configurations in data centers, enabling reliable, high-speed link performance during traffic monitoring. - Compact packet capture nodes with remote access
→Media Converters Ethernet to Fiber enable seamless remote connectivity for compact capture nodes by bridging Ethernet traffic into fiber networks. - Time-sync modules for correlating multi-source captures
→Passive Dispersion Compensation ensures timing precision across synchronized data streams by reducing latency variance in fiber-based transport.
Software
- Full protocol decoding engine (Wireshark’s core)
- Field extraction and filtering using display filters
- Output in JSON, XML, CSV, and table formats
- Error and anomaly detection through scripted parsing
Cloud & Data Services
- Cloud-based storage of pcap and extracted logs
- Central orchestration of TShark capture jobs via CLI
- Integration with remote logging tools (e.g., rsyslog, Splunk)
- Secure API-enabled management for multi-site deployments
Key Features & Functionalities
- Command-line packet capture and protocol analysis
- Supports display filters, field extraction, and timestamps
- Suitable for automation in scripts, cron jobs, or monitoring tools
- Full access to Wireshark dissectors for detailed decoding
- Low resource usage for high-efficiency environments
- Real-time analysis and redirection into structured logs
Integrations & Compatibility
TShark from Network Test Pro integrates seamlessly with:
- UNIX/Linux-based systems (including remote SSH nodes)
- CI/CD pipelines for DevSecOps workflows
- Log aggregation systems (Splunk, ELK, Graylog)
- Automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Bash scripts
- SIEM and NDR platforms for real-time alerting
Benefits
- Full Wireshark Power, Zero GUI:Ideal for servers and embedded systems
- Script-Ready:Capture, decode, and analyze traffic with custom automations
- Enterprise Scale:Use across distributed environments or cloud clusters
- Detailed Filtering:Extract fields, export summaries, and transform outputs
- Compliance and Forensics:Enable structured long-term traffic storage.
Key Applications
- Automated capture in remote or edge environments
- Packet logging for compliance and auditing
- Traffic analysis in CI/CD security testing
- Real-time anomaly detection in SOC workflows
- Network protocol research and data visualization prep
Industries We Serve
- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps
- Cybersecurity and Managed Security Services
- Research Institutions and Academia
- Telecom and Internet Providers
- Fintech and Regulated Enterprises
Relevant Industry Standards (U.S. & Canada)
- NIST SP 800-92
- ISO/IEC 27002
- SOC 2 Type II
- PCI DSS
- PIPEDA (Canada)
Case Studies
U.S. Case Study 1 – Cloud Provider (Arizona)
A cloud hosting company used Network Test Pro’s TShark-enabled capture nodes to monitor east-west traffic in its Kubernetes clusters. By scripting rolling captures with JSON output, the security team reduced false positives and enhanced visibility in zero-trust zones
U.S. Case Study 2 – Financial Regulator (Illinois)
A federal agency relied on Network Test Pro ’s hardened TShark setups to record and archive filtered financial protocol data. The setup allowed for precise data extraction during investigations without storing full payloads—optimizing compliance and security.
Canadian Case Study – Software QA Firm (Quebec)
A quality assurance consultancy implemented TShark into its automated testing labs to validate application behavior under real-world traffic. Network Test Pro helped design a reusable testing framework using TShark to capture failures and log API misbehavior.
Looking to implement TShark into your infrastructure or automation workflow?
Need help with scripting, field extraction, or integration?
Contact Network Test Pro and let our experts tailor a CLI-powered packet analysis solution that fits your team’s diagnostics and compliance goals.