AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX)
AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX)
IP/domain/URL reputation
Focus on IP/domain/URL reputation
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Obtain an API key to authenticate requests. Use the REST API endpoints documented on the official website to query IP, domain, or URL reputation data.
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About this API
AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) provides a platform for accessing reputation data related to IP addresses, domains, and URLs. It is designed to help developers and security professionals assess the threat level associated with various network indicators.
Users can leverage the API to integrate threat intelligence into their security tools, enabling automated reputation checks and alerting mechanisms. The API requires an API key for authentication and operates over REST protocols.
This API is relevant for applications focused on anti-malware, network security, and threat detection, providing actionable data to improve security posture and incident response workflows.
What you can build
- 1Display reputation scores for IPs and domains
- 2Validate URLs against threat intelligence data
- 3Generate alerts for suspicious network indicators
- 4Integrate threat data into security dashboards
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Focus on IP/domain/URL reputation
- API key authentication
- Supports threat intelligence integration
Getting started
Obtain an API key to authenticate requests. Use the REST API endpoints documented on the official website to query IP, domain, or URL reputation data.
FAQ
Do I need an API key to use the AlienVault OTX API?+
Yes, the API requires an API key for authentication.
What type of data can I query with this API?+
You can query reputation information for IP addresses, domains, and URLs.
Is the API accessed over HTTPS?+
Yes, the API is accessed via REST endpoints typically over HTTPS.
Can I use this API directly from a browser?+
Using the API from a browser may require handling CORS and securely managing the API key.
Technical details
- Auth type
- api_key
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 535 ms
- Last health check
- 8/14/2026, 5:29:55 AM