* A look at Master Library, a comprehensive collection of Chappell's renowned training materials
If you’ve been in the networking business for any length of time, then the phrase “network analysis” is synonymous with the name “Laura Chappell.” As founder of the Protocol Analysis Institute, Chappell is the recognized industry expert on packet-level analysis and security. Her expertise is in high demand all around the world, and she counts the following organizations among her client list: High-Technology Crime Investigation Association, Institute for Network Professionals, U.S. Armed Services, as well as numerous high-tech companies, financial institutions and government agencies.
If you’ve been in the networking business for any length of time, then the phrase “network analysis” is synonymous with the name “Laura Chappell.” As founder of the Protocol Analysis Institute , Chappell is the recognized industry expert on packet-level analysis and security. Her expertise is in high demand all around the world, and she counts the following organizations among her client list: High-Technology Crime Investigation Association, Institute for Network Professionals, U.S. Armed Services, as well as numerous high-tech companies, financial institutions and government agencies.
Chappell is a frequent presenter at industry conferences hosted by Novell, Microsoft, HP and others, and she is consistently rated as one of the top presenters. Her sessions are usually standing room only. I’ve attended some where the convention center fire marshal had to keep people out because of overcrowding.
Chappell is one of those rare people who really knows her stuff and wants to share it with everyone. She has published numerous articles, books and video segments that tell people how to use specific tools to learn exactly what is happening on their network. Consider yourself lucky if you have the opportunity to attend one of her hands-on courses, where she’ll step you through real-life scenarios and teach you how to conduct your own packet-level analysis.
Even if you can’t take one of her courses in person, you have the opportunity to learn from this networking authority through the 4-DVD set of the “Laura Chappell Master Library.” I guarantee it’s a great way to spend a rainy weekend, better than watching the full set of “Star Wars” videos!
The Master Library is a comprehensive collection of Chappell’s renowned training materials. The set sells for $1999 (U.S. dollars) but has a retail value of more than $7,000 if you were to buy the course materials separately. Tell your boss to budget the meager $2000 to give you some of the most in-depth training you’ll ever get – it’s worth it.
Volume One of the set is going to give you over 35 hours of training covering the following topics:
* TCP/IP analysis and troubleshooting.
* Security at the packet level.
* Introduction to network analysis.
* Advanced network analysis.
* Case studies.
* Protocol analyzers: Sniffer, EtherPeek, Ethereal.
* Top tools.
Volume Two gets you into interpreting trace files. Chappell’s training includes more than 50 narrated screen-capture videos demonstrating unique situations dealing with hackers, spies and unusual traffic patterns.
When your head stops spinning from all that new knowledge, you can tackle Volume Three, which includes eight complete electronic copies of books written or edited by Chappell. The total page count of these books is over 1400 pages, including the following titles:
* Introduction to Network Analysis (Second Edition)
* Advanced Network Analysis Techniques
* TCP/IP Analysis and Troubleshooting
* Hands-On Cisco: TCP/IP LAN Configurations
* Packet-Filtering: Catching the Cool Packets
* Onsite! Case Studies Volume 1
* White Hat Toolbox – Volume 1
* White Hat Toolbox – Volume 2
After that bit of light reading, you’re ready to move to the hands-on self-study labs, which are also part of Volume Three. Then it’s on to Volume Four, Chappell’s video seminars. You’ll get six full-length video training courses along with their electronic manuals on topics such as Introduction to Network Analysis and Network Design & Data Paths.
But wait, there’s more! Chappell throws some bonus material into her Master Library in the form of an introduction to wireless LANs by Keith Parsons of the Institute for Networking Professionals.
The holidays are approaching, folks. Tell your friends and family members that you want Laura Chappell’s Master Library for your gift this year. It’s enough to keep a technical geek happy for a year or more.
