Port 6514

Q: What is port 6514?

Encrypted syslog transport over TLS Port 6514 is used for Syslog over TLS (RFC 5425), providing encrypted and authenticated log transport. It replaces the insecure UDP syslog on port 514, where log messages travel in plaintext and can be tampered with. It is required for compliance with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and similar standards, and is strongly recommended for secure log shipping to SIEM and log management platforms.

Syslog-TLS

Encrypted syslog transport over TLS

Port

6514

Protocol

TCP

Service

Syslog-TLS

Security

Safe

Full name: Syslog over TLS

What is port 6514?

Port 6514 is used for Syslog over TLS (RFC 5425), providing encrypted and authenticated log transport. It replaces the insecure UDP syslog on port 514, where log messages travel in plaintext and can be tampered with. It is required for compliance with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and similar standards, and is strongly recommended for secure log shipping to SIEM and log management platforms.

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