Email authentication: Why it matters and how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC ensure security
The emails you send out to your clients are not just about informing them about your business but creating a relationship with them. Imagine what would happen if the emails that go from your end rarely reach them? Or even worse, what if a hacker dupes your customers by sending them emails on your behalf?…
Security requirements for Gmail
Over the years, Gmail has undoubtedly positioned itself as one of the most popular email services globally. It continues to dominate the market with its extensive features and integration with other Google services. Given the fact that over 1.5 billion active users trust this mailbox, it’s bound to subject dynamic emails to additional security requirements…
Key aspects of DMARC interoperability
Interoperability, in general, is the ability of different systems and components to work together and exchange information effectively. In the context of email security, interoperability means that SPF, DKIM, and DMARC can come together and function in unity to seamlessly authenticate and protect your email-sending domain from getting exploited. Since these protocols are interoperable, there…
Setting DKIM keys for Salesforce
Deploying and configuring DKIM, along with implementing DMARC, is critical for Salesforce users to protect their domain’s reputation, improve email deliverability, and maintain the integrity and authenticity of their email communication. DKIM and DMARC work together by integrating cryptography and policy-based authentication to verify if a cybercriminal changed an email’s content or spoofed the sender…
What is MTA-STS and why do you need it to improve email security?
There has been a lot of talk about how your outgoing emails should meet certain parameters (like the sending domain should be authenticated), but what about the incoming emails? If an email is not properly secured during transmission, it is susceptible to interception or tampering, which, if successfully implemented, can wreak havoc on your digital…
