

The payload segment contains the packet’s actual contents, whereas the header segment contains information such as the packet’s source and destination addresses. A full data packet consists of two parts: a payload and a header. It is possible to capture full data packets or particular segments of a packet.

Data packets are recorded and inspected to identify and manage network problems like high latency and glitches. Packet Capture refers to intercepting and collecting a data packet as it travels over a network connection.

Packet Capture and Analysis is extremely useful for examining network interactions and identifying inefficient transmissions as well as dangerous cyber threats.
