Is port 6556 (Check MK Agent) dangerous?

Port 6556 is classified as medium risk. It is commonly exposed but consider using encrypted alternatives where available and monitor activity.

Should port 6556 be open on my firewall?

Port 6556 can be open but should be monitored closely. Keep the service updated and prefer encrypted alternatives where available.

What transport protocol does port 6556 use?

Port 6556 (Check MK Agent) uses the TCP transport protocol and falls under the System & Infrastructure category.

:6556 (TCP)

Check MK Agent

Medium Risco

TCP — System & Infrastructure

Visão geral da porta

Número de porta 6556

Nome do serviço Check MK Agent

Protocolo de transporte TCP

Categoria System & Infrastructure

Risco de segurança Medium

Intervalo de portas Registradas (1024-49151)

O que é a porta 6556?

Port 6556 is used by the Check MK (Checkmk) monitoring agent installed on servers being monitored. The Checkmk monitoring system connects to this port to collect metrics and health data from monitored hosts. This port should be restricted to access only from the monitoring server IP address.

TCP System & Infrastructure

Considerações de segurança

A porta 6556 (Check MK Agent) é classificada como risco médio. Embora este serviço seja comumente exposto, considere usar alternativas criptografadas quando disponíveis.

Recomendação: Mantenha o serviço atualizado. Monitore os logs em busca de atividades incomuns.

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