Technical Description for Port 445

The port 445 is a service message block used for file sharing on Windows XP, 2000, 2003, ME, and other SAMBA-related connections. It is used by various operating systems to give security options at high levels.The port 445 in inbound traffic scans the system typically for shared files that users outside try to harvest into the computer's system. This is blocked by port 445 to avoid the installation of malicious applications. The Port 445 in outbound traffic, on the other hand, relies on the user_s consent. It scans and checks the files that the user uploads on the host system. It sends a verification protocol for the process to be safe for each computer.The port 445 is commonly used for file-sharing. It connects the user to the server and vice versa. The port 445 is a typical file transfer security protocol to monitor the risk of overflow and program redundancy in sharing files. It is commonly used in network topology. Most router hardware are embedded with this protocol for its well secured firewall.