Arpwatch vs Packet Capture
A side-by-side look at Arpwatch and Packet Capture. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Arpwatch
Network & Admin
Arpwatch is an open source software used for monitoring Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) traffic on a computer network. It keeps track of Ethernet/IP address pairings and reports changes, which can help detect certain types of attacks.
arpmonitoringnetworksecurity
Packet Capture
Network & Admin
Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.
packet-capturenetwork-trafficnetwork-analysiswiresharktcpdumpwindump
Related Comparisons
Wireshark
netcat
HTTP Debugger
Driftnet
Mojo Packets
SmartSniff