Mission-Driven Packet Intelligence
Helping the world understand its networks
We create open-source software, host conferences, and curricula that give users confidence in the critical systems they maintain every day.
Wireshark Foundation is a 501(c)(3) empowering the global packet analysis community through education, research, and stewardship of the Wireshark project.
Impact at a glance
10K+
Learners reached through SharkFest
60+
Countries represented in a global developer and user community
Millions
of Wireshark & Stratoshark Users
Where we focus
Each program is anchored in modern security and reliability practices so practitioners can visualize packets faster and make critical decisions with confidence.
Education
Global learning programs and hands-on conferences built for packet pros at every level.
Open Source
Stewarding the development and innovation of Wireshark and Stratoshark as free, open source software for the global community.
Community
Regional chapters, mentorship circles, and scholarship pathways that keep the community thriving.
Our Goals
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Educate current and future generations of engineers, students, and consultants in troubleshooting, securing, and operating efficient networking infrastructures using Wireshark and complementary tools.
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Share practical use cases among open source developer and user communities in relaxed, high-bandwidth settings.
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Remain an independent, community-minded foundation powered by member support and transparent governance.
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Fuel ongoing open source development and new delivery models that make network education more accessible to the world.
Individual Supporters
The following donors keep Wireshark free, fast, and welcoming. Thank you for investing in the future of packet analysis.
mo abd
Zachary Abdellaoui
jamila ahmed
Luis Antunes
Kalu Anya
Jared Artis
Iman Babaei
Arne Baeyens
Orlo Bartholomew
Richard Beck
Mikael Bergqvist
Steve Bergstrom
Terry Bernal
Paolo Betti
Łukasz Biedka
michal bojanowicz
Lucas Brandt
Anders Broman
Jacob Bryson
antonio bucciero
Bartosz Buczyński
Patty Buononato
Phumphathai Chansriwong
Joseph Cheng
HerJing Cherng
Mason Clarke
Michael Connelly
Ian Daley
Tim DeLamatre
Vishesh Dewan
Andrew Doble
dennis douglas
Sara Duniphin
Adam Edwards
Srikanth Eladasari
Hamza ELHSSAINI
Victor Elischer
Todd Engen
Ravi Etwaru
Skinny Evil
Chad Farmer
Torsten Feind
Jim Florwick
Jon Forcade
NoMugs ForMe
Cesare Foroni
Paul Funk
Arne Furre
Rigel Galindo
Rex Gruenwald
GENEVIEVE GWEDOLYN
Mattias Gyllenvarg
seungjae han
eslam harb
Paul Headden
Walter Hofstetter
Travis Howse
Simon Hughes
Atsushi Ishikawa
Jeffery Jaime
Yi Jia
Kalpesh Joshi
Itamar Junior
Matthias Kaiser
MasterJ Keener
SYNGU KIM
Michael Knight
Paul Knoll
Richard Koene
Tadashi Koike
Muhammed kurkcu
danny langston
Cindy Laquidara
Zhijun Liao
Pean Lim
Chin-Sheng Lin
Zhe Liu
Paul Long
Eva Lopez
Steve Mack
Rene Mai
Luciana Martimiano
Leonard Martin
Jason Martinez
trent mason
Big Mekka
Paul Messick
Scott Midkiff
ANTHONY MIRASTY
Shawn Mitchell
George Morelos
Marlon Morillo
FAVIAN MORO
K Nelson
Olivier NICOLAS
Testtaker Not
Melvin Odom
Olalere Oladapo
Atsuhiro Onishi
Jur Overheul
Pierluigi Pacciardi
kimberly pelletier
Darrell Pung
Pascal Quantin
Alain Querette
R R
Sanath Rajagopal
Erica Ramirez
Salvatore Reale
Miguel Reyes
Richard Riemer
Scott Robohn
Jorge Romo
Michel ROUSSEAU
Shane Russell
Hideki Sagara
Edwin Salguero
tracy sanchez
Senthil Santhanam
Robin Seaman
Ivan Slunjski
Shelton Smith
Marcus Souza
Astrid Stith
Michael Stols
George Streeter
Martin Streule
Megumi Takeshita
Zoerab Tchahkiev
Rene Thomas
Zhang Tian
Boris Tobotras
Dave Tomita
Leticia Uekubo
Grady Vallandingham
Ton vandenHam
Rostyslav Voloshyn
Thomas Wallutis
James Waples
jim weiler
Charles Williams
Robert Wise
Mariusz Wozinski
lee yongsoon
Emily Young
Gnter Zaicsek
立波 李
凱文 鄭
Leadership & Stewardship
The Wireshark Foundation stays nimble thanks to a small, focused board and staff. Their combined experience in engineering, community building, and philanthropy keeps the project healthy for the long haul.
Board of Directors
Gerald Combs
Director
Janice Spampinato
Director
Loris Degioanni
Director
Mark Stout
Director
Kary Rogers
Director
Jasper Bongertz
Director
Sharareh Najafi
Director
Foundation Team
Gerald Combs
Treasurer
Sharareh Najafi
Executive Director
Angelo Spampinato
Marketing Manager & Web Developer
TIN: 87-2836003