
From the blogEN4/17/2026
Ports and Protocols: how data actually moves
Ports and protocols define how communication happensβand where attacks occur.
Every service on the internet uses a port.
π Topic:
https://www.certifyquiz.com/certifications/security-plus/network-concepts
π Certification:
https://www.certifyquiz.com/certifications/security-plus
π Key ports you MUST know
- 80 β HTTP
- 443 β HTTPS
- 22 β SSH
- 53 β DNS
- 3389 β RDP
π In Security+, these are everywhere.
β οΈ Why ports are dangerous
Open ports = attack surface.
Hackers scan:
- open services
- weak configurations
- outdated protocols
π Practice matters
Memorizing is useless without context.
π Train here:
https://www.certifyquiz.com/certifications/security-plus/network-concepts
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