NETWORK RISK REVIEW · Workflow idea
For a legitimate security purpose, check a submitted IP address for proxy-related indicators and record the result with its time and limitations. Treat location or proxy signals as fallible, collect only the network information needed, do not use a single result to deny access or make a high-impact decision, and require a security reviewer to assess context before taking action.
01 / The starting point
A lawfully collected IP address and a defined security investigation
“Add context to a security review without treating a proxy indicator as proof of abuse.”
02 / The work
Helps security teams check whether an IP address may be associated with proxy use.
Check why the address is being reviewed and who may access the result.
Use only the IP information needed for the security question.
Record the result time and treat it as a signal rather than proof.
Check relevant security evidence and avoid relying on one indicator alone.
Require a human to review context before blocking or escalating.
03 / The result
A time-stamped risk signal with source limitations, minimized identifiers, and reviewer notes.
Reviews & approvals · Example outcome
A time-stamped risk signal with source limitations, minimized identifiers, and reviewer notes.
Proxy detection can be inaccurate and does not establish a person’s intent or identity. Use the result only for a defined security purpose, protect network identifiers, consider other evidence, and require a human reviewer before restricting access or escalating a case.
04 / Make it yours
A few choices shape the work around your team.
Do not repurpose network checks for unrelated profiling.
Limit who can view identifiers and set an appropriate retention period.
Make uncertainty and time sensitivity visible to reviewers.
Do not automatically deny access based on a proxy indicator alone.