realtime parsing

In this blog, we delve into how you can efficiently parse the output of tcpdump to keep track of unique IP addresses in real time using Bash scripts. This capability is invaluable for network administrators and cybersecurity experts for monitoring network traffic and identifying potential unusual activities. Let's tackle some common questions on this topic. Q&A A1: tcpdump is a powerful command-line packet analyzer. It allows users to display TCP/IP and other packets being transmitted or received over a network to which the computer is attached. Network administrators use tcpdump for network traffic debugging or monitoring, which helps in identifying malicious packets, analyzing traffic or just understanding the network load.