210
ANSI Z39.50
Medium RiskTCP — Database
Port Overview
Port Number
210
Service Name
ANSI Z39.50
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Database
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 210?
Port 210 is assigned to ANSI Z39.50, a client-server protocol for searching and retrieving information from remote databases, widely used in library catalogs and bibliographic databases.
TCP
Database
Security Considerations
Port 210 (ANSI Z39.50) 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.