IP Risk Score
What is an IP risk score ?
An IP risk score is a security metric assigned to each IP address based on its past and real-time behavior across the web. This score helps websites and applications determine whether an IP is :
Safe
Suspicious
Dangerous
Unlike static blacklists, IP risk scores are context-aware, meaning that behavior considered normal on one site could be flagged as malicious on another.
CloudFilt analyzes multiple indicators to assign a precise risk score to every IP interacting with your web assets.
How does an IP risk score work ?
CloudFilt calculates an IP risk score using multiple data points :
Historical Activity : Frequency and type of past actions linked to the IP
Behavioral Fingerprinting : Navigation speed, click patterns, interaction frequency
Threat Intelligence Feeds : Global data on malicious IP activity, botnets, and attack patterns
Contextual Analysis : Scores vary depending on the type of website (e-commerce, banking, blog, etc.)
Why is an IP risk score important ?
By leveraging IP risk scores, CloudFilt can :
Block suspicious behavior in real time
Prevent DDoS attacks, credential stuffing, and fake account creation
Reduce server overload and protect site performance
Adapt defense strategies to your specific use-case
Monitoring IP risk scores allows your website or application to take proactive action against bad actors before damage occurs. Whether it’s bots, spam submissions, or brute-force login attempts, a risk score lets you dynamically block, limit, or allow access based on trustworthiness.
Benefits of using risk score for web protection
Detect and block suspicious traffic in real time
Prevent DDoS, spam, scraping, and brute-force attacks without affecting legitimate users
Improve security, performance, and data accuracy
Reduce server load and fake activity
Act instantly on risk levels to stay ahead of evolving threats
With CloudFilt, IP risk scoring empowers your site to protect itself intelligently, efficiently, and proactively.
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