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…
Does DKIM break for forwarded emails and mailing lists?
As you know, DKIM catches alterations made to emails during their time in transit. It performs authentication checks by attaching a digital signature to the header of each email that goes from your domain. Upon reception, the receiving server verifies the sender’s legitimacy using the public key published in the sending domain’s DNS. However, when…
Understanding credential phishing and the role of DMARC in defense
Your passwords and login details are literally and figuratively the key to your personal and professional accounts, which include everything from your bank details to your important documents. Now, imagine what would happen if your login credentials fell into the hands of cybercriminals. Unfortunately, it’s not just a hypothetical scenario. Attackers use sophisticated strategies to…
