What Does Port 80 Mean?
Port 80 is the port number assigned to commonly used internet communication protocol, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). It is the default network port used to send and receive unencrypted web pages.
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Port 80 and Cybersecurity
Although some cybersecurity experts suggest that closing port 80 can help with system protection, others believe that port 80 should be kept open. Proponents of enabling this port point out that it’s helpful in redirecting traffic from HTTP to HTTPS.
