Category: RDAP

The Registration Data Access Protocol, or RDAP, is a modern internet protocol designed to provide access to domain name and IP address registration data in a structured and secure way. As a successor to the older WHOIS protocol, RDAP was developed to address several shortcomings in terms of data structure, access control, internationalization, and security.…

The implementation of the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) was in part driven by the need for a more secure and privacy-aware alternative to WHOIS, particularly in light of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While RDAP introduces structural enhancements and features that support flexible access control and data redaction, achieving full GDPR…

The Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) was designed to provide a more structured, secure, and flexible alternative to WHOIS for accessing internet resource registration data. One of the features addressed under the RDAP Operational Profile, particularly in the context of domain name registries governed by ICANN, is the provision of bulk access to registration data.…

The Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) was introduced as a modern replacement for the WHOIS protocol, designed to provide secure, structured, and standardized access to registration data for domain names, IP address blocks, autonomous system numbers, and nameservers. One of the key areas where RDAP implementation diverges significantly is between generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and…

In the evolving landscape of internet infrastructure, securing domain name systems and registration data access has become a critical priority. Two protocols stand at the forefront of this effort: DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) and the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). While these technologies serve different functions within the domain name ecosystem, they operate as complementary…

The management and operation of domain name registries require a combination of protocols that support both secure provisioning of domain data and reliable access to that data by external parties. Two key protocols that fulfill these roles are the Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) and the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). While they serve distinct functions,…

The introduction of the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) marked a significant shift in how domain name and internet number registration data is queried, managed, and secured. Designed to replace the aging WHOIS protocol, RDAP provides structured JSON output over HTTPS, supports access control mechanisms, accommodates internationalization, and aligns with modern privacy regulations. Early deployment…

The Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) provides a rich, structured format for querying domain, IP address, autonomous system number, and nameserver registration data. One of the most useful features of RDAP for security analysts is the inclusion of status codes in domain objects. These status codes, which are based on Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) definitions,…

The Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) has fundamentally modernized the way network operators, security professionals, and researchers access internet resource registration data. Among its many capabilities, RDAP provides standardized mechanisms for querying both IPv4 and IPv6 address allocations, offering authoritative information about which organizations hold specific IP address ranges, the status of those resources, and…

Managing a large domain portfolio requires precise, timely, and structured insights into the status and attributes of each domain. Whether for brand protection, security monitoring, lifecycle management, or asset valuation, bulk domain analysis has become a critical operational task for registrants, intellectual property firms, digital marketing agencies, and cybersecurity teams. The Registration Data Access Protocol…