DMARC History: Why SPF and DKIM Weren’t Sufficing

DMARC History: Why SPF and DKIM Weren’t Sufficing

DMARC is driven by the authentication results of SPF and DKIM to prevent fraudulent emails sent from your domain from showing up in the primary inboxes of victims. The protocol was developed to minimize the likelihood of someone falling into the trap and sharing sensitive details or sending money to hackers; so, if the recipient…

8 Misconceptions About DMARC and its Deployment for Businesses

Even Google and Yahoo have mandated the implementation of DMARC for companies sending over 5,000 emails per day. However, many companies are yet to take DMARC adoption seriously; unfortunately, the myths lurking around this topic put them into a dilemma, and hackers very well know how to take advantage of email-based security loopholes. But, as…

Why You Should Take DMARC Adoption Seriously?

The digital realm is replete with grave cyberattacks that can wreak havoc on an organization’s operations, efficiency, and integrity. Such perilous consequences demand comprehensive strategies that can cushion their impact and further prevent these attacks. This is where DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) comes in! As a critical email authentication protocol, DMARC plays…

The Emergence of DKIM: A Cryptography-Based Email Authentication Protocol

The Emergence of DKIM: A Cryptography-Based Email Authentication Protocol

Navigating through the complexities of email security and the limitations of SPF, the urgency to develop a protocol that doesn’t break on email forwarding was needed. This led to the genesis of DomainKeys Identified Mail or DKIM. Its roots date back to the early 2000s when email-based cybercrimes were escalating. This led to the initiation…

Google and Yahoo’s New Email Authentication Policy for 2024

The prevalence of email-based attacks has necessitated the implementation of robust strategic measures. To mitigate the impact of these attacks and safeguard their digital ecosystem, security teams have been encouraged to employ email authentication protocols. However, it was never a mandatory practice until very recently. On Oct 03, 2023, Google and Yahoo announced that from…

5 Common DMARC Challenges Experienced After its Deployment

Deploying DMARC seems like one of the crucial steps taken towards email deliverability and security. While the process of email authentication is pivotal in the journey of safeguarding your brand from impersonation, phishing, and spoofing, the biggest step is actually appointing an expert (or becoming an expert yourself) who can manage and monitor SPF, DKIM,…

Top Valimail’s Alternatives to DMARC Report Monitoring

While Valimail is a well-known choice for DMARC report monitoring, several alternatives offer strong features and capabilities to enhance email security. When selecting a DMARC solution, consider the specific needs and requirements of your organization.  Exploring these alternatives can help you find the best DMARC monitoring solution to protect your email domain from spoofing and…

Unlocking the Power of DMARC: Shielding You and Your Customers from Phishing Attacks

Organizations and their customers are always facing the rising threat of phishing attacks. This article looks at DMARC and shares how businesses can leverage DMARC to protect the organization and its customers against phishing. With phishing cases on the rise with new campaigns hitting the digital world every other week, individuals must protect themselves and…