Common Ports Flashcards
Memorizing the common ports and their functions.
What port is used for FTP data and what does FTP stand for?
20, File Transfer Protocol (DATA)
What port is used for FTP command control?
21, File Transfer Protocol (COMMAND CONTROL)
What port is used for SMTP and what does it stand for?
25, SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOL
What port is used for HTTP and what does it stand for?
80, HYPER TEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL
What port is used for POP3 and what does it stand for?
110, POST OFFICE PROTOCOL
What port is used for NNTP and what does it stand for?
119, NETWORK NEWS TRANSFER PROTOCOL
What port is used for IMAP and what does it stand for?
143, INTERNET MESSAGE ACCESS PROTOCOL
What port is used for Telnet?
23
What is Telnet used for?
Telnet provides a standard method for terminal devices and terminal-oriented processes to interface.
It allows remote login and terminal access.
TELNET IS NOT ENCRYPTED
TELNET IS HISTORICALLY VULNERABLE TO ATTACKS
What port is used for DNS and what does it do?
53, DNS is Domain Name System, it translates domain names into IP addresses for connections.
What port is used for NTP and what does it do?
123, Network Time Protocol, allows the synchronization of system clocks.
What port is FTPS data sent on?
989, FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL SECURE, ONLY ADDS ENCRYPTION, NOT INHERENTLY ENCRYPTED
What port is FTPS control sent on?
990, CONTROL NOT COMMAND, FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL SECURE
What port is SMTPS on and what does it stand for?
465, SIMPLE MAIL TRANSFER PROTOCOL SECURE
What port is HTTPS on and what does it stand for?
443, HYPER TEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL SECURE