Sign up for an account on the Maxmind website. yum install GeoIP geoipupdate Create an Account Start by installing the packages listed below using the yum command. For applications that don't necessarily require global access, it can also be used to easily eliminate large swaths of automated scanners and botnet traffic (geolocation should never be the only defense against these). In cybersecurity, geolocation is commonly used as a variable trait in behavioral analytics and can be used to detect " impossible logins" and other anomalous behavior. By using geolocation to make routing decisions, it also play a role in business continuity and operational efficiency. embargo restriction enforcement), digital rights management, and fraud detection. However, geolocation also plays a major role in compliance (e.g. The most common uses for geolocation services fall under sales and marketing, and include language and currency localization, content personalization, targeted advertising and analytics.
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For a great list of other geolocation APIs and how to choose the right one, check out this article on Hackernoon. The Maxmind database was chosen because it installs natively in RedHat and CentOS. This tutorial covers the complete setup of the Maxmind database on CentOS. Earlier this year, I posted a tutorial for configuring the NGINX web server to permit access based on IP geolocation, using the Maxmind database.