ISP (Internet Service Provider)
An ISP provides internet connectivity to consumers and businesses. In threat intelligence, ISP context for an IP address indicates whether it is a residential, commercial, or hosting IP — a key factor in risk scoring, since hosting IPs are far more likely to be malicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
An ISP provides internet connectivity to consumers and businesses. In threat intelligence, ISP context for an IP address indicates whether it is a residential, commercial, or hosting IP — a key factor in risk scoring, since hosting IPs are far more likely to be malicious.
How is ISP (Internet Service Provider) related to ASN (Autonomous System Number)?
ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ASN (Autonomous System Number) are both key concepts in threat intelligence. An Autonomous System Number identifies a collection of IP address ranges under the control of a single organization (an Internet Service Provider, cloud provider, or enterprise). ASNs are used in threat intelligence to identify hosting providers commonly used by attackers.