Inverse announces the launch of Fingerbank, a new open source project for device fingerprinting and profiling that integrates with PacketFence.
We are excited to announce the launch of Fingerbank, a new sister project to PacketFence!
What is Fingerbank?
Fingerbank is an open source project focused on network device fingerprinting and profiling. It helps identify devices connecting to your network by analyzing their network behavior and characteristics.
Why Fingerbank?
Accurate device identification is crucial for effective network access control. With the proliferation of BYOD policies and IoT devices, organizations need reliable ways to identify what’s connecting to their networks. Fingerbank addresses this need with:
- DHCP fingerprinting - Analyze DHCP requests to identify device types
- User agent analysis - Profile devices based on their HTTP behavior
- Community database - Shared fingerprint database contributed by users worldwide
- Open source - Freely available for anyone to use and contribute
Integration with PacketFence
Fingerbank is designed to integrate seamlessly with PacketFence, providing:
- Automatic device classification
- Policy-based access control based on device type
- Enhanced visibility into network-connected devices
- Improved BYOD management
Get Involved
Fingerbank is an open community project. We welcome:
- Fingerprint contributions from your network
- Code contributions and improvements
- Testing and feedback
- Documentation help
Learn More
Visit the Fingerbank project website to learn more about device fingerprinting and how to integrate it with your PacketFence deployment.