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23.221.236.168

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23.221.236.168 is an IPv4 address operated by Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AS20940), geolocated to Cambridge, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name a23-221-236-168.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. As of October 30, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (20/100); no anonymizing service was detected.

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# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 23.221.236.168/32

Classification: Low-Risk CDN Infrastructure

Date of Analysis: Current

Prepared For: SOC Operations

Risk Score: 20/100

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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

IP 23.221.236.168 is a low-risk Content Delivery Network (CDN) endpoint operated by Akamai Technologies. The address belongs to Akamai's enterprise cloud infrastructure and demonstrates no malicious activity indicators. No security actions are recommended; this IP represents legitimate CDN infrastructure commonly used for web traffic acceleration, DDoS mitigation, and content distribution.

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## INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE

AttributeValue
**IP Address**23.221.236.168/32
**Organization**Akamai Technologies, Inc.
**ASN**20940 (AKAMAI)
**CIDR Block**23.192.0.0/11
**Infrastructure Type**CDN (Content Delivery Network)
**Country/Region**United States (Massachusetts, Boston)
**Risk Score**20 (Low)
**Provider Score**0
**Authority Score**0

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## NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS

DNS Resolution:

Service Exposure:

Control Plane:

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## THREAT INDICATOR ANALYSIS

Indicator TypeStatusDetails
Tor Exit NodeNoNot classified
Known AttackerNoNo associations
Spam SourceNoNot flagged
Blacklist Count0Clean
Threat FeedsNoneNo matches
Known CampaignsNoneNo associations
Abuse ConfidenceN/ANot applicable

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## OBSERVATION HISTORY (18 Signals)

Temporal Analysis:

Key Historical Signals:

1. 2026-07-27: CDN classification confirmed (confidence 0.85)

2. 2026-07-27: Operator score "Basic" (confidence 0.60)

3. 2026-07-14: Geolocation signal (US, confidence 0.35)

4. 2026-07-14: RTT validation anomaly detected (13ms RTT vs 113.3ms minimum for 5,663km distance from claimed Boston coordinates)

Threat Persistence: 0 days observed

Ownership Changes: 0

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## GEOLOCATION VALIDATION

MetricValueStatus
Claimed LocationBoston, MA, USFlagged
Distance (km)5,663RTT Anomaly
Minimum Possible RTT113.3msViolation
Observed RTT13ms< Minimum (113.3ms)
Probe Count5Sufficient
Geo PlausibleFalseInvalidated
Geo ConsensusTrueMultiple sources agree

*Note: RTT violation suggests geolocation data may be stale or derived from cached routing information rather than live probing.*

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## SUBNET NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (23.221.236.0/24)

MetricValue
Subnet ClassificationClean
Abuse Density0.0
Total Siblings2
Active Siblings0
Threat Siblings0

Notable Neighbor:

Inherited Risk: 0

Abuse Density: 0

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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH (7 Relationships)

- `a23-221-236-168.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com` (repeated)

- AKAMAI (23.221.236.0/24)

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## SECURITY ACTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended Actions: None

Firewall Rules: Not applicable

Rationale: This IP represents legitimate CDN infrastructure with no threat indicators. No blocking or filtering actions are recommended. Standard network policies for CDN traffic apply.

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## INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT

Primary Finding: 23.221.236.168 is a standard Akamai CDN endpoint with no malicious associations. The low risk score (20), clean blacklist status, and CDN network role confirm legitimate infrastructure usage.

Secondary Finding: Geolocation data shows RTT validation anomalies, suggesting the Boston coordinate claim may be outdated or derived from historical routing data. This does not impact threat assessment but warrants awareness for forensic accuracy.

Risk Profile: Low

Confidence: High

Action Required: None

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END OF BRIEFING

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🌍 Geolocation

Country🇺🇸 United States
RegionMA
CityCambridge
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Latitude42.41
Longitude-71.38

🏢 Ownership & Registration

OrganizationAkamai Technologies, Inc.
ASNAS20940
Network NameAKAMAI
CIDR Block23.192.0.0/11
RIRARIN
CountryUnited States
Abuse ContactAvailable via RDAP

🌐 DNS Intelligence

PTRa23-221-236-168.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
Forward ConfirmedYes — FCrDNS verified
Forward Hostnamesa23-221-236-168.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com

🔐 DNS Hygiene

Hygiene Score20% (Poor)
SPF0/17 domains
DMARC0/17 domains
FCrDNSVerified
DNSSECNot signed
CAANot configured
Domains Checked17 domains

☁️ Network Classification

InfrastructureInfrastructure / Datacenter
Service PurposeWeb Server
Network TierHosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing
CDN

🔌 Services & Open Ports

PortServiceProtocolBanner
80httptcp—
443httpstcp—
Closed Ports22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned)
ServerWeb server detected
HTTP Title—

🔐 TLS Certificate

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CN=a248.e.akamai.net, O="Akamai Technologies, Inc.", L=Cambridge, S=Massachusetts, C=US
Issued by CN=DigiCert Global G3 TLS ECC SHA384 2020 CA1, O=DigiCert Inc, C=US
Self-signed: No
SANsa248.e.akamai.net*.akamaized.net*.akamaized-staging.net*.akamaihd.net*.akamaihd-staging.net
Valid From2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00
Valid Until2026-12-22T23:59:59+00:00
TLS ProtocolTls13
Cipher SuiteTLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384
Signature Algorithmsha384ECDSA
Validity Period198 days

🛡️ Public Network Snapshot

Origin ASNAS20940
Network Prefix23.221.236.0/24
Route mappingFound
HSTSNot detected
CSPNot detected
HTTP/2Not detected

🎯 Confidence Breakdown

Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness

DimensionScoreSourcesObservations
threat
25%
28
routing
3%
11
services
31%
26
ownership
10%
23
reputation
21%
19
geolocation
22%
27
Overall19%1034
Coverage: 6/6 dimensions · Data sufficiency: sufficient
Data CoherenceMostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s)
AttributionModerate (55%)
OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid
⚠ Claimed geolocation contradicts RTT physics measurement

📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live

First Seen2026-07-14 11:28:33 UTC
Last Seen2026-10-30 15:45:50 UTC
Profile Built2026-10-30 15:52:08 UTC
Data FreshnessLive
Signal Types26
Total Observations85
🔍 26 signal types · 85 observations collected
This report is generated from 26+ independent intelligence signals including ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds, behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 23.221.236.168

Who owns the IP address 23.221.236.168?

23.221.236.168 is registered to Akamai Technologies, Inc.. The address falls within the 23.192.0.0/11 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.

Where is 23.221.236.168 located?

Geolocation data places 23.221.236.168 in Cambridge, MA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.

Is 23.221.236.168 malicious or safe?

23.221.236.168 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 23.221.236.168?

The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 23.221.236.168 is a23-221-236-168.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.

What ports are open on 23.221.236.168?

Responsive ports observed on 23.221.236.168 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.

Is 23.221.236.168 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?

23.221.236.168 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.

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