104.68.242.56
104.68.242.56 is an IPv4 address operated by AKAMAI-AS - Akamai Technologies, Inc., US (AS16625), with approximate network location Sterling, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name a104-68-242-56.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Akamai Technologies, Inc. |
| ASN | AS16625 |
| Network Name | AKAMAI |
| CIDR Block | 104.64.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | AKAMAI-AS - Akamai Technologies, Inc., US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | a104-68-242-56.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | a104-68-242-56.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Unknown / lookup inconclusive akamaitechnologies.com |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive www8-hp.com |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive www8-hp.com |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 56.242.68.104.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive a104-68-242-56.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Probe target | Certificate finding |
|---|---|---|
| (IP-targeted) | CN=www8.hp.com, O=HP Inc, L=Palo Alto, S=California, C=US Historical certificate; current certificate unknown |
| SANs | www8.hp.comwww.www8-hp.comssl.www8.hp.comssl-product-images.www8-hp.comsecure.www8.hp.comproduct-images.www8-hp.comm.hp.com |
| Valid From | 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-05-06T23:59:59+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 198 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS16625 |
| Network Prefix | 104.68.240.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Fresh
| First Seen | 2026-10-01 20:35:20 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-12 06:21:49 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 05:21:27 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Fresh |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 34 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 104.68.242.56
Who owns the IP address 104.68.242.56?
104.68.242.56 is registered to Akamai Technologies, Inc.. The address falls within the 104.64.0.0/10 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 104.68.242.56 located?
Geolocation data places 104.68.242.56 in Sterling, VA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 104.68.242.56 malicious or safe?
104.68.242.56 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 104.68.242.56?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 104.68.242.56 is a104-68-242-56.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 104.68.242.56?
Responsive ports observed on 104.68.242.56 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 104.68.242.56 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
104.68.242.56 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.