# IP Intelligence Briefing: 45.156.128.173
Classification: LOW RISK | Generated: 2026-07-22 | Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
## Executive Summary
IP address 45.156.128.173 presents as a low-risk infrastructure endpoint associated with legitimate Internet Census research operations. Current risk score of 15 indicates minimal threat indicators. No active malicious campaigns, blacklisting, or known attacker signatures detected. Network role classified as firewalled with no open services.
## Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 15 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 211680 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 45.156.128.0/24 |
| **Organization** | Data Operations |
| **Primary Location** | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **DNS Status** | Forward Confirmed |
## Geolocation Analysis
Primary geolocation data indicates Amsterdam, NL with 75km accuracy radius. DNS reverse resolution confirms hostname `sh-ams-nl-gp6-wk130b.internet-census.org`. Historical observations show minor geographic signal inconsistencies, including secondary detections referencing Portugal and Boston, MA. These variations are attributed to multi-source inference methodology and do not indicate active compromise.
## Threat Assessment
Threat Indicators: None Detected
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: Clean
- Is Tor Exit: No
- Is Known Attacker: No
- Is Spam Source: No
Control Plane:
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- Route Stability: Not stable
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
## Network Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not present
- HTTP Banner: None
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
## Neighborhood Analysis (45.156.128.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 55 IPs |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **High Risk** | 0 |
| **Medium Risk** | 13 |
| **Low Risk** | 42 |
Notable neighbors include 45.156.128.5 (risk: 55), 45.156.128.8 (risk: 40), and 45.156.128.51 (risk: 40). Despite individual neighbor variance, subnet-wide abuse density remains at zero, indicating legitimate hosting infrastructure.
## Historical Observations
Total of 16 observations recorded. Recent activity shows organization and RIR data lookups. No persistent malicious behavior detected over observation period. Ownership changes: 0. Threat observation count: 0.
## Relationships
DNS associations confirmed with hostname `sh-ams-nl-gp6-wk130b.internet-census.org`. No organizational or certificate relationships detected beyond DNS resolution.
## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or security actions currently recommended. Risk profile indicates this IP may be safely allowed through standard security policies. However, SOC teams should:
- Monitor for service port openings if firewall rules change
- Correlate with known Internet Census infrastructure patterns
- Treat geographic signal inconsistencies as routine multi-source variance
## Conclusion
IP 45.156.128.173 is a low-risk infrastructure endpoint supporting legitimate Internet Census research operations. No evidence of malicious activity or compromise. Standard allow policies with routine monitoring appropriate.
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*Intelligence derived from IPDebrief platform. All data points are current as of generation timestamp.*
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Data Operations |
| ASN | AS211680 |
| Network Name | INAP-AMS-1 |
| CIDR Block | 45.156.128.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | NL |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | sh-ams-nl-gp6-wk130b.internet-census.org |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sh-ams-nl-gp6-wk130b.internet-census.org |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS211680 |
| Network Prefix | 45.156.128.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:57 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-22 09:56:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 11:10:54 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.156.128.173
Who owns the IP address 45.156.128.173?
45.156.128.173 is registered to Data Operations. The address falls within the 45.156.128.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.156.128.173 located?
Geolocation data places 45.156.128.173 in Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 45.156.128.173 malicious or safe?
45.156.128.173 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 45.156.128.173?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 45.156.128.173 is sh-ams-nl-gp6-wk130b.internet-census.org. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.