981
SofaWare Firewall
Medium RiskTCP — Security & VPN
Port Overview
Port Number
981
Service Name
SofaWare Firewall
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Security & VPN
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 981?
SofaWare Secure Remote Management port, used by Check Point SofaWare embedded security gateway appliances.
TCP
Security & VPN
Security Considerations
Port 981 (SofaWare Firewall) is classified as medium risk. While this service is commonly exposed, consider using encrypted alternatives where available.
Recommendation: Keep the service updated. Monitor logs for unusual activity.