Exam Overview
Successful completion of the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam
indicates you have the knowledge required to capture network traffic, analyze
the results and identify various anomalies related to performance or security
issues. You must also obtain a total of twenty (20) Continuing Professional
Education credits each year of your certification.

To earn the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst status, you must pass a
single exam—the WCNA-100x exam.

The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is available at hundreds of
testing centers around the world. You can take your Exam at a KRYTERION
High-stake Online Secure Testing (HOST) location.  Register for the proctored
Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam online at
www.webassessor.com/pai.

The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is a closed-book Exam
consisting of 100 questions. The Exam time limit is 2 hours (120 minutes).

Exam Pricing
The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam cost is USD 299. The
Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam Practice Exam (online) cost is
USD 29.

Pass/Fail Grading
The Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis. At the completion of the
Exam, Candidates receive a score report along with a score breakout by Exam
section.

Question Formats
There are two forms of questions in the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst
Exam – true/false and multiple choice. Only one answer is correct in each
multiple choice question. Many questions include images of Wireshark graphs
or packet details.

Test Retake Procedure
If you fail the Exam, you must wait five (5) business days before retaking the
Exam. You must purchase another Test Taker Authorization Code at www.
webassessor.com/pai. Only three (3) Exams with the same Exam identification
number may be taken per calendar year.

Cancellation/Rescheduling Details
If you need to reschedule your Exam appointment, you may do so earlier than
72 hours of your Exam appointment, log into your KRYTERION account at
www.webassessor.com/pai and click on View Schedule Details and the
Reschedule button.
IMPORTANT: Read the next section regarding
cancellation and rescheduling within 72 hours of your Exam appointment.

Cancellation/Rescheduling within 72 Hours of Your Exam Appointment
If you wish to cancel or reschedule your Exam within 72 hours of your
appointment, please call the PAI Customer Support line at 408-378-7841. Do
not attempt to contact Kryterion or the testing center directly.  Please be
aware that you will be charged a $175 seating fee if you reschedule or cancel
your Exam appointment within 72 hours of your Exam appointment or do not
show for your Exam appointment.

Download the
Certification Information Package for more information on:

  • Taking your proctored exam
  • Exam preparation options
  • Exam objectives
  • Exam closed book policy
  • Certification maintenance and expiration
  • FAQ responses regarding the Exam
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Prepare for the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam
To prepare you for the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam, Laura Chappell has written
two books, Wireshark Network Analysis and the Official Exam Prep Guide.
Book URL:   www.wiresharkbook.com/epg
ISBN10:       1-893939-98-7
ISBN13:       978-1-893939-98-1
Book URL:   www.wiresharkbook.com
ISBN10:       1-893939-99-5
ISBN13:       978-1-893939-99-8
Download the Certification Information Pack
(updated May 13, 2011)



Step-by-Step Registration Guide

CPE Information Package
The Wireshark Certification Program strives to test a candidate's knowledge and
ability to troubleshoot, optimize and secure a network based on evidence found by
analyzing traffic captured with the world’s most popular and widely-deployed
analyzer, Wireshark.
Recorded Webinar: About the Wireshark Certification Program
Instructor: Laura Chappell

Download the
presentation handouts.
Download the webinar hosted by Laura Chappell.[31MB ZIP/MP4 format]
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