Dataplane.org has been providing free, independent Internet observation data to operators, researchers, and security teams since 2016. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit - donations keep it that way.
Tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3). Every dollar funds infrastructure and free signals.
Dataplane.org NFP is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of U.S. law.
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Commercial threat intelligence is either expensive, biased by vendor incentives, or both. Dataplane.org exists to fix that - permanently.
We don't sell security products. We have no motive to inflate threat numbers or highlight particular attack vectors. Our data is published as observed - full stop.
300+ sensors on 6 continents see traffic patterns that regional or vendor-specific feeds miss. Your donation keeps that sensor infrastructure running 24/7.
A solo researcher, a small ISP, and a Fortune 500 SOC all get the same data. No tiers. No paywalls. Donations are how we keep it that way while covering real infrastructure costs.
Every contribution directly covers sensor operations, bandwidth, and the research that keeps signal quality high.
Funds one sensor's bandwidth for a full month. Your name in our annual thank-you list.
Covers four sensors for a month. Sustains one full hourly signal feed cycle. Includes a personal thank-you from the team.
Funds a full sensor cluster for a month. Listed as a sponsor in our newsletter and on our About page.
Enables a major sensor expansion or a full research engagement. Prominent recognition + direct team access.
Prefer to give a different amount? Use the custom amount field above, or email us to discuss recurring gifts, organizational giving, or wire transfers.
As a 501(c)(3), we're required to operate transparently. Here's how we allocate funding across the organization.
No overhead bloat. No marketing budget. No executive salaries. Every dollar goes directly toward the sensor network that powers our signals and the research that gives them context.
Approximate breakdown of annual operating expenditure
Dataplane.org is operated primarily by volunteers. Administrative costs reflect only essential legal, accounting, and hosting overhead for the nonprofit entity.
The SSH password auth feed has been in our blocklist pipeline for years. It's reliable, timely, and there's nothing else like it that's freely available at this quality level.Network Security Engineer - Enterprise ISP
We've incorporated Dataplane.org data into three peer-reviewed publications. The consistency and methodology behind the feeds make them genuinely citable in academic work.Internet Measurement Researcher - University Security Lab
Running a small network and having access to the same signal data that large enterprises use - for free - is remarkable. This is exactly what the community deserves.Independent Network Operator - Small ISP
Not in a position to donate? If your organization needs tailored signal data, a custom feed arrangement is another way to sustain the project - and you get something built specifically for your environment.
Tell us what you need - protocol, geography, format, frequency. We'll let you know what's feasible and what it costs to build and sustain.
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