Is port 10443 (HTTPS Alternate) dangerous?

Port 10443 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 10443 be open on my firewall?

Port 10443 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 10443 use?

Port 10443 (HTTPS Alternate) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Web category.

:10443 (TCP)

HTTPS Alternate

Medium Risk

TCP — Web

Port Overview

Port Number 10443

Service Name HTTPS Alternate

Transport Protocol TCP

Category Web

Security Risk Medium

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 10443?

An alternate HTTPS port used by various applications and management interfaces when the standard port 443 is unavailable or reserved. Commonly used by VMware vSphere, Cisco, and other enterprise web management consoles. Traffic on this port is TLS-encrypted.

TCP Web

Security Considerations

Port 10443 (HTTPS Alternate) 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.

Related Ports — Web

70 Gopher 80 HTTP 81 HTTP Alternate 280 http-mgmt 414 InfoSeek 418 Hyper-G 443 HTTPS 454 ContentServer

Related Terms

ARP FTP HTTP ICMP IMAP NTP