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Port 370SecureCast

SecureCast is a protocol primarily used for outbound communication with Network Associates Inc. (NAI) servers. It facilitates the secure management, monitoring, and transfer of systems or security-related data, serving enterprise network infrastructure and security services. This port is often used by administration tools or security applications to transmit information externally..

inSecurityNetwork Services
transport
tcp · udp

2 transports registered

in transit
cleartext

payload readable on path

assignment
unofficial

used by convention

risk
4/10

caution

lookups
10,012

rank 467 of 993 · top 47%

1 other service is registered on port 370. compare all 2 →

Technical Details

what runs on :370

Overview:

Port 370 is designated for SecureCast, a protocol utilized predominantly for sending outbound packets from client systems or appliances back to NAI’s network infrastructure. Its main functions include telemetry exchange, alerting, command updates, and policy management communications between enterprise endpoints and centralized services.

Protocol Details:

SecureCast traffic can pass over both TCP and UDP. TCP offers reliable, connection-oriented communications for control commands or data exchange, whereas UDP is typically suited for quick, less critical telemetry or status packets. The dual-protocol capability ensures flexibility depending on the type of data transmitted.

Operational Context:

SecureCast is often embedded in enterprise security solutions, integrated into security agents, or management consoles deployed across a corporate network. It facilitates centralized management, real-time alerting, and policy enforcement. While termed “SecureCast,” the protocol itself is not inherently encrypted, requiring additional security layers if sensitive data is transmitted.

Security Information

exposure of :370

risk score

4/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

security averages 3.8 across 216 ports — this one sits 0.2 above.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

unofficial

used by convention, not registered — what answers here varies by deployment

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

Common Vulnerabilities:

  • Lack of encryption can lead to data interception or exposure during transit.
  • Unauthorized systems may attempt to impersonate endpoints or servers, spoofing legitimate traffic.
  • Open exposure of port 370 on the internet increases attack surface, susceptible to scanning and exploitation.
  • Weak input validation on transmitted data may lead to injection attacks or buffer overflows if not handled properly by receivers.

Common Mitigations:

  • Use of VPNs or tunneling SecureCast traffic over encrypted protocols (e.g., TLS) to safeguard data confidentiality.
  • Implement strict network access controls and segmentation, only permitting trusted devices outbound access on port 370.
  • Harden endpoint security with proper authentication mechanisms to verify legitimate communication sources.
  • Enable logging and monitoring to detect anomalous activity or unauthorized data flows over port 370.
  • Maintain up-to-date software that leverages SecureCast, applying patches to remediate vulnerabilities promptly.

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