Nightfall Detector Glossary
Learn about the various out-of-the-box detectors provided by Nightfall.
This document lists all the out-of-the-box detectors provided by Nightfall.
Common Entity Detectors
DATE_OF_BIRTH
Detects a date associated with a person's birth.
EMAIL_ADDRESS
Detects valid e-mail addresses.
PERSON_NAME
Detects a person's name, including first, middle, and last names.
PHONE_NUMBER
Detects a phone number. The number can include an area code and country code.
STREET_ADDRESS
Detects street address, address number, street, city, state, and zip code.
Standard PII - AMERICAS
BRAZIL_BUSINESS_TAX_ID_NUMBER_CNPJ
Detects a Brazilian business tax identification number, Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas (CNPJ), a 14-digit number with format XX.XXX.XXX/XXXX-XX. The last two numbers are check digits generated through an arithmetic operation on the previous 12 digits.
BRAZIL_NATURAL_PERSON_REGISTRY_NUMBER_CPF
Detects a Brazilian Natural Person Registry number (CPF number), an 11-digit number with format 000.000.000-00.
BRAZIL_CPF_NUMBER
Detects a Brazilian Natural Person Registry number (CPF number), an 11-digit number with format 000.000.000-00.
BRAZIL_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects Brazilian driver''s license number, Carteira Nacional de Habilitação (CNH). Add the Driver''s License image detector to detect an image or photo of the license.
BRAZIL_NATIONAL_ID_CARD_NUMBER_RG
Detects Brazilian national ID card number, Registro Geral (RG).
BRAZIL_PASSPORT_NUMBER
Detects a Brazilian passport number, an 8- to 9-character alphanumeric string. Add the Passport Image detector to detect an image or photo of the passport.
CANADA_BANK_ACCOUNT
Detects a Canadian bank account number, typically a 15-20 digit number.
CANADA_BC_PHN
Detects British Columbia personal health numbers. The 10-digit personal health number is assigned to individuals to receive health services in the British Columbia province. This token must pass the checksum validation.
CANADA_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects Canadian driver's license numbers.
CANADA_GOVERNMENT_ID
Detects Canada government ID numbers. This number is provided to all residents that do not have a driver’s license, used for general identification purposes.
CANADA_OHIP
Detects an Ontario health insurance plan number. This 10-digit personal health number is assigned to individuals for health services in Ontario province.
CANADA_PASSPORT
Detects a Canadian passport number, an 8-character alphanumeric identifier.
CANADA_PERMANENT_RESIDENT_NUMBER
Detects a Canada permanent resident number, a 9-12 alphanumeric token assigned to permanent residents in Canada who are not Canadian citizens.
CANADA_QUEBEC_HIN
Detects Quebec health insurance numbers. This 12 alphanumeric token is a personal health number assigned to individuals to receive health services in Quebec province.
CANADA_SOCIAL_INSURANCE_NUMBER
Detects a Canadian Social Insurance number (SIN). This number is required for accessing government benefits and for employment verification.
COLOMBIA_INDIVIDUAL_TAX_ID_NUMBER_NIT
Detects a Colombian Individual Tax ID number, Numero De Identificacion Tributaria (NIT), a 10 digit identifier in the format NNN.NNN.NNN-N where the last digit is a verification digit.
COLOMBIA_PASSPORT_NUMBER
Detects a Colombian passport number. Add the Passport Image detector to detect an image or photo of the passport.
MEXICO_BUSINESS_TAX_ID_NUMBER_RFC
Detects a Mexican business tax payer id number, Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC), a 12-character alphanumeric string used as a unique identifier for individual taxpayers.
MEXICO_INDIVIDUAL_TAX_ID_NUMBER_RFC
Detects a Mexican individual tax payer id number, Registro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC), a 13-character alphanumeric string used as a unique identifier for individual taxpayers.
MEXICO_NATIONAL_ID_CARD_NUMBER
Detects a Mexican individual identification number (CURP, Clave Única de Registro de Población), an 18-character alphanumeric string used to identify individuals for government services, enrolling in schools, and obtaining official documents.
MEXICO_PASSPORT_NUMBER
Detects a Mexican passport number. Add the Passport Image detector to detect an image or photo of the passport.
US_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects US driver's license number, an alphanumeric string varying in a format unique to the issuing state.
US_INDIVIDUAL_TAXPAYER_IDENTIFICATION_NUMBER
Detects a US individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
US_PASSPORT
Detects a US passport number, typically a 6-9 character alphanumeric string.
US_SOCIAL_SECURITY_NUMBER
Detects US social security number (SSN), a 9-digit numeric string often used as a unique identification number for United States citizens and residents.
US_VEHICLE_IDENTIFICATION_NUMBER
Detects US vehicle identification number, a 17-character alphanumeric string used to identify a motor vehicle uniquely.
Standard PII - EMEA / AP
AUSTRALIA_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects an Australian driver''s license number: A 8-, 9-, or 10-digit number, or a 6-digit alphanumeric pattern depending on the issuing state or territory.
AUSTRALIA_MEDICARE_NUMBER
Detects an Australian Medicare number: A 10- or 11-digit alphanumeric code with a specific format and check algorithm used to uniquely identify individuals eligible for healthcare services under the Australian Medicare system. The 11th digit is the Individual Reference Number (IRN) and it’s optional.
AUSTRALIA_PASSPORT
Detects an Australian passport number, an 8- to 10-character alphanumeric string. Begins with one of these single letters (N,E,D,F,A,C,U,X) or one of these 2 letter combinations (RA,PA,PB,PC,PD,PE,PF,PU,PW,PX,PZ).
AUSTRALIA_TAX_FILE_NUMBER
Detects an Australian tax file number (TFN), a 9-digit numeric string with a specific format and check algorithm issued to identify individuals for AU tax purposes uniquely.
FRANCE_CNI
Detects a French CNI (carte nationale d’identité) number. A CNI is a national identifier frequently used when opening a bank account.
FRANCE_INSEE
Detects a France INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) number, also known as the National Identification Number. An INSEE is composed of 13 digits + a two-digit key.
FRANCE_PASSPORT
Detects a France passport number, typically a 9-character alphanumeric string.
GERMANY_IDENTITY_NUMBER
Detects a Germany ID number. The German identity card, Personalausweis, is used as a national identifier.
GERMANY_PASSPORT
Detects a German passport number, typically a 9-character alphanumeric string.
INDIA_AADHAAR_INDIVIDUAL
Detects an India Aadhaar card number, 12 digit number issued to all Indian residents that include an individual's biometric and demographic data.
INDIA_PAN_INDIVIDUAL
Detects an Indian Permanent Account Number (PAN), a 10-character alphanumeric token.
IRELAND_PASSPORT
Detects an Ireland passport number, typically a 10-character alphanumeric string.
IRELAND_PPSN
Detects an Ireland Personal Public Service Number (PPSN), an 8-9 alphanumeric code.
SCOTLAND_COMMUNITY_HEALTH_INDEX_NUMBER
Scotland Community Health Index (CHI) number, a 10-digit number used for identification in Scotland's National Health Service (NHS).
UK_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects a UK driver's license number..
UK_ELECTORAL_ROLL_NUMBER
Detects a UK electoral roll number.
UK_NATIONAL_HEALTH_SERVICE_NUMBER
Detects a UK National Health Service number, a 10-digit number used for identification in the British National Health Service (NHS).
UK_NATIONAL_INSURANCE_NUMBER
Detects a UK National Insurance Number (NINO), a 9-character alphanumeric string. A NINO may also be used for tax purposes or other identification.
UK_PASSPORT
Detects a UK passport, a 9-digit number.
UK_TAXPAYER_REFERENCE
Detects a unique taxpayer reference (UTR) for individuals and entities paying taxes in the United Kingdom, typically a 10-digit number.
SPANISH_SOCIAL_SECURITY_NUMBER
Detects a Spanish Social Security Number (Número de la Seguridad Social).
Spanish National ID (DNI) Number
Detects a Spanish Documento Nacional de Identidad (DNI) number, a unique 9-character alphanumeric code assigned to all Spanish citizens.
Standard PII - APAC
CAMBODIA_NATIONAL_ID_NUMBER
Detects a Cambodian National ID number, a unique 9-digit number assigned to Cambodian citizens for identification purposes.
INDONESIA_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects an Indonesian Driver's License number, a 12- or 14-digit number issued to licensed drivers in Indonesia. The format and structure of the number may vary based on the issuing region.
INDONESIA_NATIONAL_ID_NUMBER
Detects an Indonesian National Identification Number (Nomor Induk Kependudukan, NIK), a unique 16-digit numeric code assigned to all Indonesian citizens and permanent residents.
MALAYSIA_NATIONAL_ID_NUMBER (MyKad)
Detects a Malaysian National ID (MyKad) number, a unique 12-digit numeric string assigned to Malaysian citizens for identification purposes. This ID is used in various legal, financial, and governmental transactions.
MYANMAR_NATIONAL_ID_NUMBER
Detects a Myanmar National ID number, a unique identification number issued to Myanmar citizens.
PHILIPPINE_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects a Philippine Driver's License number, a unique alphanumeric code assigned to licensed drivers in the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE_UMID (Unified multi-purpose ID)
Detects a Philippine UMID number, a unique 12-digit alphanumeric code used as a unified identification number for various government services and benefits in the Philippines.
SINGAPORE_DRIVERS_LICENSE_NUMBER
Detects a Singaporean Driver's License number, a unique alphanumeric code assigned to licensed drivers in Singapore.
SINGAPORE_NRIC_NUMBER
Detects a Singaporean NRIC number, a unique 9-character alphanumeric string used for identifying citizens and permanent residents of Singapore. Includes a validation character computed by a checksum algorithm, which we verify.
THAILAND_NATIONAL_ID_NUMBER
Detects a Thai National ID number, a unique 13-digit numeric string assigned to Thai citizens for identification purposes.
VIETNAM_NATIONAL_ID_NUMBER
Detects a Vietnamese National ID number, a unique identification number issued to citizens of Vietnam.
South Korean Driver's License Number
Detects a South Korean Driver's License number, a unique number assigned to licensed drivers in the South Korea.
South Korean Resident Registration Number (RRN)
Detects a South Korean Resident Registration Number, a unique 13-digit code issued to all residents of South Korea.
Southeast Asian Phone Number
Detects a phone number originating from Southeast Asia, typically formatted according to the national or regional numbering plans of countries within the region, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and others.
Thai National ID Number
Detects a Thai National ID number, a unique 13-digit numeric string assigned to Thai citizens for identification purposes.
Finance - Banking & PCI
CANADA_BANK_ACCOUNT_NUMBER
Detects a Canadian bank account number, typically a 15-20 digit number.
AMERICAN_BANKERS_CUSIP_ID
Detects CUSIP (American Bankers Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures) codes, 9-character numeric or alphanumeric codes for identifying North American financial security.
CREDIT_CARD_NUMBER
Detects credit card numbers, 12-19 digit number used for payments and other monetary transactions.
IBAN_CODE
Detects International Bank Account Number (IBAN) codes defined under the ISO 13616:2007 standard used to identify an individual’s account.
SWIFT_CODE
Detects SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) codes. A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 alphanumeric identification code for banks used for financial transactions and other communications between banks. It is synonymous with a Bank Identifier Code (BIC).
US_BANK_ROUTING_MICR
Detects bank routing numbers, a 9-digit code used to identify a financial institution in monetary transactions. MICR stands for magnetic ink character recognition.
US_EMPLOYER_IDENTIFICATION_NUMBER
Detects a US employer identification number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax ID number. An EIN is a unique identifier for US business entities.
Health
PROTECTED_HEALTH_INFORMATION
Detects protected health information (PHI). HIPAA defines PHI as data that uniquely identifies an individual plus a diagnostic indicator such as medication, diagnosis, and procedure.
FDA_NATIONAL_DRUG_NAME
Detects brand and non-proprietary FDA drug names.
ICD10_CODE
Detects ICD10 codes (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision). ICD10 is a series of codes used by medical practitioners to identify diagnoses and procedures.
ICD10_DIAGNOSIS_DESCRIPTION
Detects ICD10 diagnoses or procedures.
US_HEALTH_INSURANCE_CLAIM_NUMBER
Detects a US healthcare national provider identifiers (NPI), a 10-digit identifier for US Medicare providers, individuals (physicians, dentists, pharmacists, etc.) and organizations (hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, etc.).
US_HEALTHCARE_NPI
Detects US health insurance claim number (HCIN), used as a Medicare identifier.
US_MEDICARE_BENEFICIARY_IDENTIFIER
Detects a US Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), an 11-character alphanumeric string given to all Medicare recipients and used in Medicare transactions.
Hardware and Network
IMEI_HARDWARE_ID
Detects an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) ID, a unique identification number programmed into GSM and UMTS mobile devices.
IP_ADDRESS
Detects an internet protocol (IP) network address. An IP address is a numerical label used to identify a device connected to a network. This detector supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
MAC_ADDRESS
Detects a MAC address, a 12-digit hexadecimal value used to identify a network adapter. MAC stands for Media Access Control.
Secrets
API_KEY
Detects API keys, credentials needed to authenticate and authorize a cloud provider’s API request. Findings will include the vendor name and active key validation for the most popular services. Nightfall supports more than 50 vendor-specific and generic types. More info...
CRYPTOGRAPHIC_KEY
Detects private cryptographic keys. A cryptographic key is a data string used to lock or unlock cryptographic functions, including authentication, authorization, and encryption. More info...
DATABASE_CONNECTION_STRING
Detects a database connection string, an expression that contains the parameters required for the applications to connect to a database server. Supports most popular databases.
PASSWORD_IN_CODE
Detects passwords embedded in code and has been extended to detect those shared in natural language contexts, such as messages, sentences, and paragraphs. This detector is designed to identify user access credentials or login information to a system, providing comprehensive coverage across various formats. It aligns with the "Password" detector listed in the Nightfall console.
Image Documents
CREDIT_CARD_IMAGE
Detects an image of a credit, debit, or gift card from any institution.
DRIVERS_LICENSE_IMAGE
Detects an image of a driver's license and government-issued identification card from any nation.
PASSPORT_VISA_IMAGE
Detects an image of a passport or visa from any nation.
US_SOCIAL_SECURITY_CARD_IMAGE
Detects an image of a US social security card.
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