163
CMIP/TCP Manager
Low RiskTCP/UDP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
163
Service Name
CMIP/TCP Manager
Transport Protocol
TCP/UDP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Low
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 163?
CMIP (Common Management Information Protocol) over TCP was part of the OSI network management framework. Largely displaced by SNMP.
TCP/UDP
System & Infrastructure
Security Considerations
Port 163 (CMIP/TCP Manager) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.
Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.