Automated IP Reputation Recovery
TL;DR
Web-based Geofeed CSV validator for network engineers at ISPs and enterprises that automates RFC 9632 validation, RIR submissions (RIPE/ARIN/APNIC), and Datacenter tag corrections so they cut subnet recovery time from months to days and reduce manual work by 90%
Target Audience
Network engineers at ISPs and enterprise IT teams managing IPv4 subnets, especially those dealing with subnet migrations or reputation issues.
The Problem
Problem Context
ISPs and enterprises struggle with 'new' IPv4 subnets that inherit bad reputations from past uses. These subnets get blocked by services like Google, Akamai, and Cloudflare, forcing manual corrections to MaxMind, IPinfo, and RIR databases—processes that take months and don’t guarantee success.
Pain Points
Users waste hours manually submitting Geofeed CSVs to RIRs and GeoIP providers. Even after submission, changes take weeks to propagate, and some blocks (like 'Datacenter' tags) persist for 3–6 months. Tools for validating Geofeed formats are missing, and no system automates reputation recovery across all major providers.
Impact
Blocked subnets cause lost revenue (e.g., streaming services, CDNs), increased support tickets, and frustrated customers. Enterprises and ISPs pay thousands annually for IP reputation tools but still rely on slow, error-prone manual processes.
Urgency
Subnet reputation issues can’t be ignored because they directly block access to critical services. The 3–6 month 'quarantine' period for 'Datacenter' tags is a dealbreaker for businesses migrating subnets. Without automation, teams waste weeks on reactive fixes instead of scaling operations.
Target Audience
Network engineers at ISPs, enterprise IT admins managing IP blocks, and hosting providers dealing with subnet migrations. Also affects cybersecurity teams who need clean IPs for legitimate traffic.
Proposed AI Solution
Solution Approach
A web-based tool that automates Geofeed CSV validation, RIR submissions, and reputation tracking. It monitors IP blocks in real time, flags new issues, and suggests corrections—reducing manual work from weeks to minutes. Users upload their Geofeed, and the system handles the rest: validation, submission, and follow-up.
Key Features
- Automated RIR Submissions: Pushes corrected Geofeed data to RIPE/ARIN/APNIC via API, reducing manual steps.
- Reputation Monitor: Tracks IP blocks across MaxMind, IPinfo, and Cloudflare, alerting users to new issues.
- Correction Workflow: Suggests fixes for 'Datacenter' tags and other reputation flags, with one-click resubmission.
User Experience
Users upload their Geofeed CSV, and the tool validates it instantly. They approve submissions to RIRs, then monitor reputation changes via a dashboard. Alerts notify them of new blocks, and the system suggests corrections—all without leaving the app. No more spreadsheets or manual emails.
Differentiation
Unlike fragmented tools (e.g., MaxMind’s manual corrections or RIR portals), this combines validation, submission, and monitoring in one place. It’s the first to automate Geofeed workflows end-to-end, with proprietary RIR integrations for faster updates. Free tools don’t handle submissions; paid alternatives lack automation.
Scalability
Starts with single-user plans ($49/mo) and scales to team seats ($99+/user/mo) for enterprises. Add-ons like custom RIR integrations or priority support increase revenue per user. API access allows ISPs to embed the tool in their internal systems.
Expected Impact
Users recover blocked subnets in days instead of months, cutting support costs and lost revenue. Automated corrections reduce manual work by 90%, and real-time monitoring prevents future blocks. Enterprises and ISPs gain a competitive edge by maintaining clean IP reputations effortlessly.