Should port 1344 be open on my firewall?

Port 1344 is generally safe to have open. Apply standard security practices: keep software updated and monitor access logs.

What transport protocol does port 1344 use?

Port 1344 (ICAP) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the Security & VPN category.

:1344 (TCP)

ICAP

Q: Is port 1344 (ICAP) dangerous?

Port 1344 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.

Low Risk

TCP — Security & VPN

Port Overview

Port Number 1344

Service Name ICAP

Transport Protocol TCP

Category Security & VPN

Security Risk Low

Port Range Registered (1024-49151)

What is Port 1344?

Port 1344 is the default port for the Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP). ICAP allows HTTP proxy servers to offload content processing tasks such as virus scanning, content filtering, and ad insertion to specialized servers. It is widely used in enterprise web security gateways.

TCP Security & VPN Commonly Used

Security Considerations

Port 1344 (ICAP) 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.

Related Ports — Security & VPN

31 MSG-AUTH 48 Auditd 49 TACACS 56 XNS-AUTH 62 ACA Services 65 TACACS-DS 88 Kerberos 90 DNSIX Security

Related Terms

SSL/TLS Certificate DDoS DNS Spoofing Encryption Firewall HTTPS