This article applies as of PRTG 22
Monitoring Windows Server Update Services with the WSUS Statistics sensor. Is the data between PRTG and the WSUS server always encrypted?
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and SSL encryption
If you select the option Use SSL/TLS in the WSUS Statistics sensor settings, connections to and from your WSUS server are secure. However, SSL encryption will only work if you set the WSUS to allow secure connections using SSL. Make sure that you configure your WSUS accordingly.
Microsoft standard is that WSUS only uses SSL for metadata containing mostly update information. Moreover, securing your WSUS deployment with SSL increases the workload of the server. Refer to Microsoft TechNet for further information, for example:
Disclaimer:
The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.
