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# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.197.50.156/32

Prepared for SOC Analysis | Classification: LOW RISK

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## Executive Summary

IP 20.197.50.156 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure address with a low-risk reputation score of 25. The IP is classified as Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075) with geolocation in Pune, Maharashtra, India. No active threat indicators, blacklists, or malicious campaign associations were identified. The IP exhibits stable cloud infrastructure characteristics with no evidence of persistent malicious behavior.

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## Technical Profile

Ownership & Network Classification

• Organization: Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075)
• Network Role: Cloud Compute infrastructure
• Infrastructure Type: Cloud (Microsoft Azure)
• CIDR Block: 20.192.0.0/10 (Azure prefix)
• DNSSEC: Valid
• Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)

Geolocation

• Country: India (IN)
• Region: Maharashtra (MH)
• City: Pune
• Coordinates: 18.58°N, 73.92°E
• Geolocation Confidence: Consensus confirmed across 1 source

Service & Port Analysis

• Open Ports: None detected
• TLS Certificate: Not present
• HTTP Banner: No services responding
• DNS Resolution: No PTR records or forward resolution
• Hosted Domains: None

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## Threat Assessment

Risk Indicators

• Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
• Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
• Blacklist Count: 0
• Tor Exit Node: False
• Known Attacker: False
• Spam Source: False

Control Plane Analysis

• BGP Prefix: 20.192.0.0/10
• Route Stability: False (minor route changes observed)
• Route Changes (30d): 0
• DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists (minimal impact)

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## Historical Observation Analysis

21 observations recorded over the monitoring period. Key temporal signals include:

• Cloud Infrastructure Classification: Consistently identified as Microsoft Azure
• Geolocation Stability: Pune, India maintained across observations
• Operator Score Trend: Remained minimal (0.1304) throughout monitoring
• Threat Persistence: 0 days observed; not classified as persistently malicious
• Campaign Correlation: No certificate matches or correlated IPs detected

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## Relationship Network

19 relationship entities identified, all classified as "Same Network" with Microsoft (MSFT) as the target value. The IP is part of Microsoft's Azure network infrastructure with no cross-organization or external network associations.

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## Neighborhood Analysis

Subnet 20.197.50.0/24 classification: Mostly Clean

• Abuse Density: Minimal (1)
• Total Siblings: 1
• Active Siblings: 1
• Threat Siblings: 1

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## Recommended Actions

Firewall/Security Rules: No restrictive rules required. The IP is legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

SOC Analyst Guidance:

• Allow traffic to/from this IP as it represents Microsoft Azure cloud services
• No blocking or monitoring actions recommended
• Verify any unusual activity against expected Azure service patterns
• Monitor for any changes in network classification or threat indicators

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Report Generated: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform

Data Source: IPDebrief™ Intelligence Data

Classification: Defensive Security Intelligence

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