Securing Networks Since 1999

Leading expert on networking, authentication and system security.
Creator of FreeRADIUS and world authority on RADIUS protocol.

With a career spanning over 25 years, Alan DeKok has spearheaded, innovated, and set the gold standard for network authentication products and solutions.

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Expertise

  • Network architecture
  • Security Analysis and threat mitigation
  • Standards processes and standards compliance
  • RADIUS servers and networking
  • Network architecture for ISP, Telco, Enterprise, and University systems
  • AAA frameworks, IEEE 802.1x, wireless networking
  • TCP/IP networking
  • High performance server design and implementation

Publications & Media

Google Scholar Publications

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Datatracker IETF Publications

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Presentations & Speaking Engagements

2025 

  • McDonald Institute Annual Community Meeting – Post-Academic Careers Panel and Alumni Entrepreneurship Pathways Panel (August 2025, Ottawa) 

Co-organized inaugural RADIUS Conference with Radiator Software (March 2025) 

InkBridge Networks shortlisted for Wireless Broadband Alliance Best Wi-Fi Network Technology Award 

Presented and participated in panel discussion at McDonald Institute 2025 Annual Community Meeting – Post-Academic Careers Panel and Alumni Entrepreneurship Pathways Panel (August 2025) 

Participated in IETF 122 (Bangkok, March), IETF 123 (Madrid), and IETF 124 (Montreal, November), advancing RADIUS standards including Protocol-Error draft specification hackathon 

 

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