OARC 47 (Vancouver, BC)

RDAP in Practice: Modernizing Internet Registration Directory Services

10 Nov 2026, 10:40

20m

Asia Pacific Hall (Morris J. Wosk Centre For Dialogue, SFU)

In-Person Standard Presentation Main Session OARC 47 Day 2

Speakers

Amanda Gauldin (ARIN)Mr Mark Kosters (ARIN)

Description

RDAP has become the IETF-standard protocol for accessing Internet number registration data, offering structured responses, HTTPS transport, authentication, and extensibility beyond the capabilities of traditional WHOIS. A transition from WHOIS to RDAP represents more than a protocol change - it represents a significant evolution in how Internet number registration data is accessed, secured, and integrated into operational workflows.
This presentation explores ARIN's implementation and future direction for RDAP, discusses lessons learned during deployment, and examines how modern directory services support automation, security, and operational resilience. Attendees will also gain insight into interoperability across Regional Internet Registries and considerations for developers integrating RDAP into existing tools.