Is port 179 (BGP) dangerous?

Port 179 is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose with standard security practices.

Should port 179 be open on my firewall?

Port 179 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 179 use?

Port 179 (BGP) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:179 (TCP)

BGP

Low Risiko

TCP — System & Infrastructure

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Ikhtisar Port

Nomor Port 179

Nama Layanan BGP

Protokol Transport TCP

Kategori System & Infrastructure

Risiko Keamanan Low

Rentang Port Well-Known (0-1023)

Apa itu Port 179?

Border Gateway Protocol. The routing protocol that makes the internet work by exchanging routing information between autonomous systems (AS). Critical internet infrastructure.

TCP System & Infrastructure Umum Digunakan

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Port 179 (BGP) diklasifikasikan sebagai risiko rendah. Layanan ini menggunakan enkripsi atau memiliki permukaan serangan yang minimal, sehingga relatif aman untuk diekspos.

Rekomendasi: Terapkan praktik keamanan standar. Jaga perangkat lunak tetap diperbarui dan pantau akses.

BGP

Ikhtisar Port

Apa itu Port 179?

Pertimbangan Keamanan

Protokol Terkait

Port Terkait — System & Infrastructure

Istilah Terkait