1556
Veritas NetBackup
Medium RiskTCP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
1556
Service Name
Veritas NetBackup
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 1556?
Port 1556 is used by Veritas NetBackup for client-server communication between backup agents and the NetBackup master server. It handles job scheduling, status reporting, and catalog queries in enterprise backup environments. Veritas NetBackup is widely used for protecting enterprise data across heterogeneous environments.
TCP
System & Infrastructure
Security Considerations
Port 1556 (Veritas NetBackup) 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.