CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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Which protocol is linked to port 1080?

Socks Proxy
SSH
SNMP
HTTP

The correct answer is: Socks Proxy

Port 1080 is commonly associated with the SOCKS proxy protocol. SOCKS is an internet protocol that facilitates the routing of network packets between a client and a server through a proxy server. This allows clients to connect to servers in a manner that can provide anonymity and secure connections. SOCKS operates at the transport layer and is often used in scenarios where users need to bypass firewalls or access the internet securely. In contrast, other options like SSH (Secure Shell), which typically operates on port 22, and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), which primarily uses ports 161 and 162, do not have a standard association with port 1080. Additionally, HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is typically associated with port 80 for unencrypted traffic and 443 for HTTPS (HTTP Secure). Therefore, the linkage between port 1080 and the SOCKS proxy protocol makes it the correct choice in this context.