The creator of the popular open-source network protocol analyzer talks about what’s new in Wireshark 4.4, how governance has changed, and what to expect next.
The open-source Wireshark network protocol analyzer is among the most widely used technologies by networking professionals. Version 4.4, which became generally available on Aug. 28, has a number of new features aimed at making it even easier to use and better understand what’s running on a network
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