# Intelligence Briefing: 41.56.198.51/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 41.56.198.51 was assessed with a low-risk reputation profile (risk score: 0). The IP returned no open ports, exhibited no active threat indicators, and maintained zero blacklist listings. Network classification identified the address as firewalled with no accessible services.
## Technical Profile
The IP address resolved to Miami, Florida, US (region: US-FL) with a stability score of 0. Geolocation data showed consensus across sources. Network infrastructure analysis returned null values for ASN, organization name, and registration details. Control plane assessment indicated the route was not stable with zero route changes observed in the past 30 days.
The IP returned no PTR hostnames, had zero forward resolution records, and hosted no domains. DNS reputation scoring was minimal (score: 0.15) with no SPF, DMARC, or TXT records observed. No TLS certificates or HTTP banners were detected.
## Threat Indicators
The profile returned zero threat indicators. The IP was not identified as a Tor exit node, known attacker, or spam source. Blacklist count remained at 0 with no listings from Pulsedive or other threat feeds. No known campaigns were correlated with this address.
Historical signal analysis recorded 14 observations. Recent activity included:
- HTTP 404 responses
- Geolocation signals from Cape Town, South Africa (Western Cape, ASNone)
- AlienVault OTX data showing has_threats flag set to true with one pulse match
- Eight total blacklist listings observed (zero current listings)
## Network Context
The /24 subnet (41.56.198.0/24) returned zero neighboring IPs. Abuse density was 0 with no identified sibling IPs. No threat siblings were present in the neighborhood. The subnet classification remained unclassified with no inherited risk signals.
## Related Entities
No relationships were identified. The IP had zero links to related subnets, hostnames, organizations, or certificates in the relationship graph.
## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or security actions were generated. The IP's risk profile did not warrant automated blocking or filtering at this time.
## Conclusion
IP 41.56.198.51 maintains a low-risk operational profile with no current threat activity. The address returned no open services and exhibited no active scanning or attack behavior. SOC teams may monitor the IP for future activity changes, particularly given the discrepancy between the Miami geolocation and South Africa signals in historical data.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | rain admin role |
| ASN | AS37105 |
| Network Name | ORG-RGHL1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 41.56.192.0/18 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | rain-41-56-198-51.rain.network |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | rain-41-56-198-51.rain.network |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS37105 |
| Network Prefix | 41.56.192.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 8% | 2 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 22:37:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 09:37:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 08:12:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.56.198.51
Who owns the IP address 41.56.198.51?
41.56.198.51 is registered to rain admin role. The address falls within the 41.56.192.0/18 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.56.198.51 located?
Geolocation data places 41.56.198.51 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 41.56.198.51 malicious or safe?
41.56.198.51 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 41.56.198.51?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 41.56.198.51 is rain-41-56-198-51.rain.network. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.