565

whoami

Low Risk

TCP — System & Infrastructure

Port Overview

Port Number 565
Service Name whoami
Transport Protocol TCP
Category System & Infrastructure
Security Risk Low
Port Range Well-Known (0-1023)

What is Port 565?

Port 565 is assigned to whoami, a simple network identity verification service. Virtually unused in modern networking.

TCP System & Infrastructure

Security Considerations

Port 565 (whoami) 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.

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