# IP Intelligence Briefing: 216.197.171.35/32
## Executive Summary
Intellectually assessed as Low Risk. IP 216.197.171.35 is a legitimate infrastructure address associated with SaskTel's Wide Area Network Engineering Center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. No active threat indicators, open services, or malicious behavior detected.
## Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 803 |
| **Organization** | SaskTel Wide Area Network Engineering Center |
| **Network Name** | WANEC-1723 |
| **CIDR Block** | 216.197.168.0/21 |
| **Country** | Canada (CA) |
| **Region** | Saskatchewan |
| **City** | Saskatoon |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
## Threat Assessment
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
## Network Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- HTTP/TLS: No active services observed
- Certificate Information: None
## DNS Analysis
- PTR Record: 216-197-171-35.sktn.hsdb.sasknet.sk.ca
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Auth (SPF/DMARC): Not configured
- DNSSEC: Valid
## Control Plane Data
- BGP Prefix: 216.197.128.0/17
- Route Stability: False (isRouteStable)
- DNSBL Listings: 8 lists referenced
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
## Historical Observations
- Total Observations: 18 signals recorded
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Last Observed: 2026-07-26
- Persistently Malicious: No
## Geographic Validation
- Geolocation Consensus: Plausible
- Distance from Probe Point: 6,832.2 km
- Validation Status: ICMP blocked - unable to validate
- Minimum Possible RTT: 136.6 ms
## Neighborhood Analysis (216.197.171.0/24)
- Subnet Classification: 216.197.171.35/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low Risk Neighbors: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
## Relationship Graph
- DNS Associations: 216-197-171-35.sktn.hsdb.sasknet.sk.ca
- Network Associations: WANEC-1723 (x2)
- Total Relationships: 5
## Recommended Actions
- Risk Score: 0
- Firewall Rules: None recommended
- Security Recommendations: None
## Analysis Notes
This IP address represents standard telecommunications infrastructure from a Tier-1 Canadian service provider. The absence of open services, threat indicators, and malicious activity classifies this as benign infrastructure. The route instability flag (isRouteStable: false) is noted but not indicative of malicious activity in the context of a large ISP network. No immediate threat mitigation actions are required based on available intelligence.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | SaskTel Wide Area Network Engineering Center |
| ASN | AS803 |
| Network Name | WANEC-1723 |
| CIDR Block | 216.197.168.0/21 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Canada |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 216-197-171-35.sktn.hsdb.sasknet.sk.ca |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 216-197-171-35.sktn.hsdb.sasknet.sk.ca |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS803 |
| Network Prefix | 216.197.128.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 20% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 19% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 14:30:55 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-05 20:09:39 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 20:11:01 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 216.197.171.35
Who owns the IP address 216.197.171.35?
216.197.171.35 is registered to SaskTel Wide Area Network Engineering Center. The address falls within the 216.197.168.0/21 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 216.197.171.35 located?
Geolocation data places 216.197.171.35 in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. The local time zone is America/Regina. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 216.197.171.35 malicious or safe?
216.197.171.35 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 216.197.171.35?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 216.197.171.35 is 216-197-171-35.sktn.hsdb.sasknet.sk.ca. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.