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Analysis of SNMP through Censys Datasets
Kępka, I. (2024) Analysis of SNMP through Censys Datasets.
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| Abstract: | SNMP is an essential protocol, used worldwide by millions of networking devices i.e., routers, switches, bridges, or CCTV cameras. Its main purpose is to manage and monitor network devices on the Internet and establish communication between them. It operates on the application layer of the IP Suite and provides a standardized framework for devices to share their operational information with network administrators. SNMP allows to remotely manage network performances, troubleshoot network problems and plan future network expansions. This research will utilize the dataset provided by a company “Censys” to identify the prevalence and distribution of SNMP-enabled devices worldwide, map out SNMP-enabled devices based on their configuration and associated vendors, and determine the scale of vulnerable devices by utilizing search engine Shodan. The results of this analysis were compared with the outcome of another research titled “Third time's not a charm: exploiting SNMPv3 for router fingerprinting.” [1]. The results also provided insight into the shift in worldwide vendor dominance on the market between 2021 and 2024. This research is expected to update the results of previous works concerning the mapping of active SNMP devices found in the WWW and provide more insight into the potential vulnerabilities found in such devices. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Subject: | 54 computer science |
| Programme: | Computer Science BSc (56964) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101809 |
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