Generic file transfer method
Uses 2 ports:
Uses SSH
Provides console access like SSH but unencrypted.
tcp/25: plaintext tcp/587: TLS encryption
Converts names to IP addresses
May use tcp/53 for large transfers
Automated configuration of IP addresses, subnet mask, and more. Requires a DCHP server.
IP addresses are assigned dynamically from a pool and are leased for a set interval.
IP addresses can be reserved by assigning a MAC address
For very simple file transfers such as configuration files when starting a system. No authentication.
Web Server Communication
HTTPS with TLS or SSL encryption
Used to keep devices in sync
Used to gather statistics from network devices
Used to store and retrieve information from network directories
Non-standard implementation of LDAP over SSL
Protocol used by Windows for file and printer sharing. Define access rights, file share publishing, and file locking.
Standard for message logging in a network. Consolidate many devices into a log
Often used with a SIEM (Security Information and Event Manager)
Commonly used on a Windows host machine with clients on many devices
Voice over IP signaling - initiating and disconnecting calls
Extending VoIP with video conferencing, messaging, file transfer, etc.