Shodan is the first search engine for Internet-connected devices, providing real-time visibility into network exposure and third-party cyber risks. By aggregating data from millions of devices, Shodan enables organizations to monitor their digital landscape and make informed security decisions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations lack real-time visibility into their Internet-connected devices, leading to unknown network exposure and increased third-party cyber risks. Traditional security measures often overlook the vast landscape of exposed services and devices, hindering informed security decisions.
Solution
Shodan is a search engine for Internet-connected devices, providing comprehensive visibility into an organization's digital footprint. By continuously crawling and indexing the entire Internet, Shodan identifies all exposed services and devices, including web servers, databases, industrial control systems, and IoT devices. This allows organizations to monitor their network exposure, detect vulnerabilities, and assess the security posture of their vendors and partners. Shodan's data-driven approach enables proactive risk management and informed decision-making.
Target Audience
Shodan is primarily used by security professionals, incident responders, threat intelligence analysts, and researchers who need to understand their network exposure and assess the security of Internet-connected devices.
Features
- Continuous Internet-wide scanning and indexing of devices and services
- Real-time monitoring of network exposure and newly discovered devices
- Identification of vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated software
- Comprehensive IP enrichment data, including geolocation, organization, and open ports
- Developer API for integrating Shodan data into security tools and workflows
- Browser plugins for quick security assessments of websites
- Customizable alerts and notifications for critical security events