# IP Intelligence Briefing: 8.229.4.203
## Executive Summary
8.229.4.203 is a low-risk Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure IP with minimal threat indicators. The IP demonstrates stable ownership within the 8.228.0.0/14 CIDR block, exhibits no active malicious behavior, and shows no threat persistence.
## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 8.229.4.203/32 |
| **Organization** | Google LLC (ASN: 396982) |
| **Netname** | GOOGL-2 |
| **CIDR Block** | 8.228.0.0/14 |
| **Geolocation** | The Dalles, Oregon, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
## Risk Assessment
- Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: No active indicators
- Blacklist Status: Not currently listed
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
## Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected (firewalled)
- DNS Resolution: 203.4.229.8.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC configured
- TLS Certificates: None observed
## Threat Indicators
- Threat Feeds: No indicators
- Campaign Correlation: None
- Reputation Sources: Clean
- Control Plane: Route stable, DNSSEC valid, CAA records present
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 8.229.4.203/24
- Abuse Density: 0% (clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- High-Risk Neighbors: 0
- Classification: Clean
## Observation History
Historical data reveals 24 observations over the monitoring period. Key findings:
- ASN 396982 (Google Cloud Platform) consistently attributed to US origin
- One observation period showed temporary blacklist listing across 8 feeds with high severity; subsequent observations show clean status
- No evidence of escalating threat behavior or persistent malicious activity
## Relationship Graph
- DNS Associations: 203.4.229.8.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Network Associations: GOOGL-2 (same network)
## Recommended Actions
Based on the risk profile, no immediate blocking or mitigating actions are recommended. This IP represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure. Standard monitoring and logging practices are sufficient.
## Intelligence Conclusions
8.229.4.203 is a benign Google Cloud compute endpoint with no active threat indicators. The IP shows stable infrastructure behavior, clean neighborhood reputation, and no evidence of abuse or malicious activity. SOC analysts may treat this IP as trusted infrastructure.
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*Report generated: [Current Date]*
*Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| CIDR Block | 8.228.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 203.4.229.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 203.4.229.8.bc.googleusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| 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 | AS396982 |
| Network Prefix | 8.228.0.0/15 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 21:32:50 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-05 18:20:24 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 18:23:58 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 69 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 8.229.4.203
Who owns the IP address 8.229.4.203?
8.229.4.203 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 8.228.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 8.229.4.203 located?
Geolocation data places 8.229.4.203 in The Dalles, OR, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 8.229.4.203 malicious or safe?
8.229.4.203 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 8.229.4.203?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 8.229.4.203 is 203.4.229.8.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 8.229.4.203 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
8.229.4.203 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.