SMB over QUIC is often discussed as a secure way to publish Windows file access over the internet without exposing TCP 445. However, before administrators think about certificates, DNS, or firewall rules, they need to answer a more basic...

Last updated: November 6, 2026 SMB over QUIC on Windows Server 2025 lets you publish file shares over the internet without exposing TCP port 445. Instead of putting users on a full VPN just to open a shared folder, SMB traffic is wrapped...