Censys CLI vs IVRE
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About Censys CLI
Censys CLI is a command-line interface for searching internet-connected devices, offering an alternative to Shodan. It enables users to search for hosts and certificates across the internet, providing insights into the global network landscape. Built in Python, it leverages Censys's extensive database to deliver detailed information about infrastructure and potential vulnerabilities. This tool is essential for network reconnaissance and security research.
About IVRE
IVRE (Instrument de Veille sur les Réseaux Extérieurs) is a self-hosted network reconnaissance framework that functions as a private Shodan/Censys alternative. It integrates three data collection approaches: active scanning (wrapping Nmap, Masscan, and ZGrab2), passive network traffic analysis (using Zeek/Bro, p0f, and Argus), and flow analysis. All data is stored in MongoDB and searchable through a web interface, Python API, or CLI. IVRE enables organizations to build and maintain their own internet-wide scan datasets, correlate active and passive intelligence, and track infrastructure changes over time.
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Censys CLI only
IVRE only