Deep TLS/SSL analysis of a locally synced PCAP. Returns: SNI values (server names), TLS versions offered and negotiated, cipher suites selected, ALPN protocols, certificate subject/SAN info, TLS alerts, client/server IPs, and security findings (deprecated versions, weak ciphers, missing TLS 1.3)....
AI agents call wireshark_tls_analysis to retrieve information from Wireshark MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and analyzes packet capture data to extract and report on TLS/SSL protocol details and security properties. It has no side effects—it does not modify the PCAP, execute commands, delete data, or move resources. The output consists purely of forensic insights extracted from network traffic inspection.
From the tool's definition Tool performs 'analysis' and 'returns' information about TLS/SSL protocols, cipher suites, certificates, and security findings. Keywords: 'Deep TLS/SSL analysis', 'Returns: SNI values', 'TLS versions', 'cipher suites selected', 'certificate subject/SAN info'.
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Deep TLS/SSL analysis of a locally synced PCAP. Returns: SNI values (server names), TLS versions offered and negotiated, cipher suites selected, ALPN protocols, certificate subject/SAN info, TLS alerts, client/server IPs, and security findings (deprecated versions, weak ciphers, missing TLS 1.3). Use after wireshark_pcap_triage flags TLS traffic. Sync the PCAP first using wireshark_sync_pcap. Required: pcap_name. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wireshark MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Wireshark MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wireshark_tls_analysis: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Wireshark MCP Server. Nothing to install.
wireshark_tls_analysis is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wireshark_tls_analysis rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wireshark_tls_analysis. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
wireshark_tls_analysis is provided by the Wireshark MCP Server MCP server (presidio-federal/wireshark-mcp-container). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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