Protocol Analysis Institute was created by Laura Chappell, foremost network analyst and one of the top industry speakers at events such as Microsoft TechEd, HP Tech Forum, HTCIA International Conference and more.

Protocol Analysis Insitute is the parent company of Chappell University and Wireshark University.

On August 11, 2010, the new Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam released at www.webassessor.com/pai. For more information on this certification, visit www.wiresharktraining.com/certification.

In March 2010, Protocol Analysis Institute released Laura Chappell's definitive guide to Wireshark. This 800-page book covers the functionality of Wireshark and interpretation of network traffic. In addition, this book was developed as the Study Guide for the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Exam - releasing through Wireshark University in Q2 2010. For more information, visit www.wiresharkbook.com.

On August 23, 2010, the new Wireshark Exam Prep Guide will release on Amazon. With over 300 practice questions in the book and on the accompanying CD (in timed and untimed quiz formats), this is the ultimate Exam preparation tool. For more information on the Exam Prep Guide, visit www.wiresharkbook.com/epg.