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Enrich, protect, and inform with Domain Reputation Data via API

Posted on
June 07, 2023
Author
Spamhaus Technology Team
Read time
3 mins

Introduction

Introduction

Today, Spamhaus Technology’s Domain Reputation Data via Spamhaus Intelligence API (SIA) goes into production. This rich domain dataset provides valuable signals relating to every single domain Spamhaus researchers observe.

Content

Until recently, domain data from Spamhaus has been limited to categorizing a domain as either listed or not. But what if you require contextual insight into the reputation of that domain?

Introducing Domain Reputation Data via SIA

Compiled by industry-leading experts whose sole focus is evaluating the reputation of domains, the new dataset provides a wealth of domain-related signals for every domain Spamhaus researchers observe.

Available via Spamhaus Intelligence API (SIA), domains and their associated metadata are updated in real-time. The easy-to-access technology uses REST API using JSON format, seamlessly integrating into existing infrastructure, including threat intelligence platforms, websites, analysis, and reporting mechanisms.

Actionable domain data

Following an initial beta program in late 2022, testers voiced their need for further enhanced insights into the domains observed by Spamhaus. Now with access to over 12 different APIs, the multiple API calls expose actionable domain-related data, including:

  • High-level domain data
  • Reputation dimensions
  • Domain contexts
  • Domain listing data
  • Domain senders data
  • Nameserver reputation
  • A Records reputation.
  • Tags
  • Clusters
  • Hostnames listed
  • Malware

A detailed description of all these APIs can be found in our technical documentation. Users can build a clear and tailored picture, specific to their requirements, by leveraging the breadth of actionable contextual data.

Who can use the data?

Anyone who needs further context around the reputation of a domain, notably security professionals including product developers or security analysts, and deliverability specialists.

Whether used for vetting, aiding investigations, monitoring trends, informing decisions, or more in-depth reporting, security and deliverability professionals can enhance their data sources or directly consume the rich metadata to reinforce their existing infrastructure.

Vetting and securing – Email Service Providers

Enforcing protective measures is critical to preserving a safe and clean network for email senders. Email service providers can use rich domain reputation data through the full lifecycle, from sign-up to ongoing account management. Find out how Mailkit leverage domain reputation for a more robust and rapid vetting process. Read the case study here.

Validation and context – Security platforms

For threat intelligence services, data is king. Despite consuming numerous diverse datasets, there is never enough unique data to be had. Using Spamhaus’ domain reputation data, threat intelligence platforms can enrich existing data pools for validation, to make informed decisions, or to provide more in-depth context. Find out how BlackFog validates its data, providing context to its users, reinforcing its anti data exfiltration (ADX) services. Read the case study here.

Proactive network protection

In today’s environment, where an increasing number of devices are connecting from diverse locations, keeping an organization’s network secure is an intimidating challenge. Using Spamhaus’ domain reputation data can help lighten the load by enabling automatic blocking or redirection of connections to malicious sites.

And the price?

Pricing is based on the number of queries per month and second, with prices start at $5,000 per year. For further details, please contact our sales team.

Start a 30-day free trial

Register for a 30-day free trial of the Domain Reputation Data via Spamhaus Intelligence API here.)