User Guide

Step-by-step instructions on how to analyze your PCAP files and get security recommendations.

1

Upload PCAP File

Begin by uploading the network traffic capture file you wish to analyze.

  • Go to the Home Page.
  • Drag and drop your file into the designated area or click to browse.
  • Supported Formats: .pcap and .pcapng.
  • Maximum Size: 150MB. (A warning popup will appear if the file size exceeds this limit)
2

Analyze Network Traffic

Once the file is selected, initiate the analysis process.

  • Click the "Analyze Network Traffic" button.
  • Wait for the system to process the file. This involves packet extraction, feature engineering, and Random Forest classification.
  • A loading spinner will indicate that the analysis is in progress.
3

View Dashboard Results

After analysis is complete, you will be automatically redirected to the Dashboard.

  • Attack Summary: Check the "Total Attacks" and "Blocked Attacks" cards.
  • Visualizations: Explore charts for Attack Timeline, Attack Types, and Severity Levels.
  • Network Details: Review Top Source IPs, Destination IPs, and Protocol Distribution.
  • Packet Table: Inspect the detailed table of processed packets and their flags.
4

Get Security Recommendations (Gemini AI)

Leverage Artificial Intelligence to get actionable security advice based on the specific threats detected in your file.

  • On the Dashboard, locate the "Analysis Results" card at the top.
  • Click the Security Recommendation (AI) button.
  • The system will send the analysis summary to Gemini AI.
  • A popup will appear displaying tailored recommendations to mitigate the detected attacks (e.g., firewall rules, configuration changes).