992
Telnets
Medium RiskTCP — Remote Access
Port Overview
Port Number
992
Service Name
Telnets
Transport Protocol
TCP
Category
Remote Access
Security Risk
Medium
Port Range
Well-Known (0-1023)
What is Port 992?
Telnet over SSL/TLS. While it addresses Telnet's plaintext problem, SSH on port 22 is universally preferred. Negligible deployment.
TCP
Remote Access
Security Considerations
Port 992 (Telnets) 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.