Port 706Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC)
**SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing)** is a secure conferencing protocol designed to provide private, encrypted real-time collaboration and communication over the Internet. It supports group chats, messaging, and data exchanges with strong security features, aiming to address the privacy concerns found in traditional chat protocols..
- transport
- tcp
- in transit
- cleartext
- assignment
- official
- risk
- 4/10
- lookups
- 4,725
single transport
payload readable on path
registered with iana
caution
rank 947 of 993 · top 95%
Technical Details
what runs on :706Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) is an open protocol that facilitates secure conferencing over IP networks. Unlike simpler chat protocols, SILC is designed from the ground up with end-to-end security in mind. It supports multiparty conferencing sessions, private messaging, and data transfers, making it versatile for both individual and group communications.
SILC employs strong cryptographic algorithms including AES and RSA to ensure encryption of messages and metadata. Authentication is typically achieved with key pairs, allowing mutual verification of users. Furthermore, key management is integral, enabling dynamic key exchange during the session, which limits exposure even if keys are compromised.
The SILC protocol operates over TCP by default, ensuring reliable message delivery, and defines a layered architecture separating the transport layer from the protocol and application layers. This modular approach facilitates updates to encryption schemes and supports plugin extensions for additional features or integrations.
Security Information
exposure of :706risk 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
official
registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number
reachable over
tcp
every listening transport is another surface to filter at the edge
security overview
Common Vulnerabilities:
- Man-in-the-middle attacks during initial key exchange if authentication is improperly configured.
- Weak passwords or poor key management, leading to compromised user credentials.
- Software vulnerabilities in server/client implementations, possibly leading to remote code execution or denial of service.
Common Mitigations:
- Enforce strong, multi-factor authentication such as public/private key pairs.
- Regularly update server and client software to patch known security flaws.
- Use strong, unique cryptographic keys with proper lifecycle management.
- Employ network firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor and limit unauthorized access.
- Educate users about safe usage and phishing risks related to conferencing services.
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risk mix of the 8 listed
- caution100%
3 of 8 encrypted