Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
IP Fragmentation is an important feature to understand, especially many scanning tools use it to try to bypass Intrusion Detection Systems. Knowing how it works and how to spot it is important for all engineers and cybersecurity professionals, especially those going for certifications like the CCNA, Net+, CEH, PenTest+ or any other cyber cert.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 IP Fragments Explained
1:50 Fragmentation Illustrated
3:36 Analyzing Oversize Pings
8:21 The "Do Not Fragment" Bit
10:05 Using Fragmentation with NMAP
14:52 IP Fragmentation Overvew
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Shout out to @NetworkChuck for always drinking coffee on his videos. Gave me the inspiration to put it into this one.
IP Fragmentation is an important feature to understand, especially many scanning tools use it to try to bypass Intrusion Detection Systems. Knowing how it works and how to spot it is important for all engineers and cybersecurity professionals, especially those going for certifications like the CCNA, Net+, CEH, PenTest+ or any other cyber cert.
====Download the pcap here ====
packetpioneer.com/wp-content/uploads/ip_fragmentation_greer.zip
== More On-Demand Training from Chris ==
▶Wireshark Certified Analyst - packetschool.teachable.com/l/pdp/official-wireshark-certified-analyst?coupon_code=PACKETHEAD50
== Private Wireshark Training ==
Let's get in touch - packetpioneer.com/custom-training-request
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 IP Fragments Explained
1:50 Fragmentation Illustrated
3:36 Analyzing Oversize Pings
8:21 The "Do Not Fragment" Bit
10:05 Using Fragmentation with NMAP
14:52 IP Fragmentation Overvew
Hope this helps Packet People! Please like, share, subscribe!
Shout out to @NetworkChuck for always drinking coffee on his videos. Gave me the inspiration to put it into this one.
