Port 9092 supports Apache Kafka and XmlIpcRegSvc (UDP reference coverage) across distinct transports. Review each protocol before writing firewall or monitoring policy.
Common Kafka broker client endpoint.
Apache Kafka endpoints in environments where this service is explicitly configured.
Client to server
Use TLS, SASL or mTLS, ACLs, and private networking; published broker addresses must match client reachability.
XmlIpcRegSvc (UDP reference coverage) is documented as a network service convention for port 9092 over UDP.
Use this reference entry when identifying or validating systems documented to use 9092/UDP.
Varies
Confirm the listening process and current vendor documentation before permitting traffic; a listed convention does not prove the active service or its security posture.