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netfilter vs tcpdump

A side-by-side look at netfilter and tcpdump. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

netfilter

netfilter

Network & Admin

Netfilter is an open-source framework in the Linux kernel that allows network packet filtering, network address translation, and other packet mangling. It is a critical part of Linux's networking stack.

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tcpdump

tcpdump

Network & Admin

tcpdump is a command-line network monitoring and data acquisition tool used to capture packet data flowing over a network. It can intercept and log traffic passing over a digital network or part of a network.

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