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Common ports

πŸ” Unveiling the Key Ports: A Quick Guide to Common Protocols πŸ›‘οΈ

Ever wondered what lies behind those numbers when discussing network security? Dive into this concise list featuring some of the most prevalent ports and their associated protocols. From FTP's file transfers to SSH's secure remote access, this table serves as your compass through the intricate world of network communication. Whether you're a seasoned network administrator or a curious beginner, understanding these key ports is fundamental to navigating the digital landscape. Explore, learn, and fortify your cybersecurity knowledge with this handy reference guide. Let's embark on this journey together! πŸš€πŸ’»

Port Protocol Description
20/21 FTP File Transfer Protocol
22 SSH Secure Shell
23 Telnet Unencrypted remote terminal access
25 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
53 DNS Domain Name System
80 HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
110 POP3 Post Office Protocol version 3
123 NTP Network Time Protocol
135 MSRPC Microsoft Remote Procedure Call Protocol
137-139 NetBIOS Network Basic Input/Output System
143 IMAP Internet Message Access Protocol
161/162 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
389 LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
443 HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
445 SMB Server Message Block
465 SMTPS SMTP Secure
514 Syslog System Logging Protocol
587 Submission Message Submission Agent
993 IMAPS IMAP Secure
995 POP3S POP3 Secure
1433 MSSQL Microsoft SQL Server
1521 Oracle Oracle Database
2049 NFS Network File System
3306 MySQL MySQL Database
3389 RDP Remote Desktop Protocol
5432 PostgreSQL PostgreSQL Database
5900 VNC Virtual Network Computing
6379 Redis Redis Database
8080 HTTP Alt Alternative HTTP port
8443 HTTPS Alt Alternative HTTPS port

Let me know if I missed any!

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