# IP Intelligence Briefing: 165.232.55.221/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 165.232.55.221 is a DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure endpoint with a moderate risk score (50/100). No active threat indicators detected. Recommended for standard cloud traffic policies rather than aggressive blocking.
## Network Profile
- Organization: DigitalOcean, LLC
- ASN: 14061
- Network Block: 165.232.32.0/19
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute
- Geolocation: United States, California (Santa Clara region)
- Abuse Contact: abuse@digitalocean.com
## Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Risk Score | 50 (Moderate) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| DNSBL Listed | 2 of 8 total lists |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Open Ports | None detected |
## Threat Indicators
- Active Threats: None identified
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Persistence: None observed
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
## Network Behavior
- Services: No open services detected (Firewalled/No Services)
- DNS: No PTR records, no forward resolution
- Email: No SPF/DMARC records associated
- SSL/TLS: No certificates detected
- Control Plane: Route instability noted; RPKI state not reported
## Historical Observations
13 observations collected from 2026-08-13. Signals included:
- Ownership validation (ARIN registration)
- Geolocation consensus (US, CO region)
- Traceroute analysis (30 hops, target not reached)
No persistent malicious activity or threat evolution detected across observation period.
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 165.232.55.0/24
- Total Siblings: 0 detected
- Abuse Density: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
## Related Entities
Relationships identified with network block DIGITALOCEAN-165-232-32-0 (same network classification). No hostname, certificate, or organizational relationships beyond network-level association.
## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: Moderate (50/100)
| Environment | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Firewall (iptables/nftables) | Consider DROP rule for 165.232.55.221/32 |
| Web Application (nginx) | deny 165.232.55.221; |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block with description: "IPDebrief risk 50" |
| AWS WAF | Add 165.232.55.221/32 to blocked addresses |
Note: Recommended firewall rules are probabilistic. Combine with additional threat signals before implementing blocking measures. Given the moderate risk score and lack of active threat indicators, this IP may be blocked or allowed based on organizational policy regarding DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure traffic.
## Intelligence Conclusion
165.232.55.221 is a cloud-hosted endpoint with no immediate malicious indicators. The moderate risk score (50) is typical for cloud computing infrastructure and may warrant policy-level consideration rather than technical blocking. SOC analysts should monitor for any changes in behavior or threat association patterns.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-165-232-32-0 |
| CIDR Block | 165.232.32.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 12 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-13 00:39:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-28 04:31:27 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 03:10:28 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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