Why You Need a DMARC Record for Your Email Security
A simple guide to understanding and implementing DMARC for your business.
What is DMARC and what does it do?
DMARC stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance. It is a protocol that helps email senders and receivers to verify the authenticity and integrity of the messages they exchange. DMARC helps to prevent email spoofing, phishing, and spamming, which are common cyberattacks that can compromise your email security and damage your reputation.
DMARC works by using two existing email authentication methods: SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). SPF allows you to specify which servers are authorized to send emails from your domain, while DKIM allows you to sign your emails with a digital signature that proves they are from you. DMARC then checks if both SPF and DKIM are valid and aligned with your domain, and tells the receiving server how to handle the email based on your policy.
Do I already have a DMARC record?
You can check this link https://dmarcian.com/dmarc-inspector/
Input your domain name and it will tell you if a DMARC record is currently in place.
Why should you have a DMARC record?
Having a DMARC record for your domain has many benefits for your email security and deliverability. Here are some of them:
– You can protect your brand and customers from email spoofing and phishing, which are often used to steal sensitive information, spread malware, or impersonate your identity.
– You can improve your email deliverability and reputation, as your emails are less likely to be marked as spam or rejected by the receiving servers.
– You can monitor and analyze your email performance and identify any issues or anomalies, as DMARC provides you with reports on the authentication status and policy actions of your emails.
– You can comply with the best practices and standards for email security and privacy, as DMARC is widely adopted and supported by major email providers and organizations.
How can you implement DMARC for your domain?
Implementing DMARC for your domain is not as complicated as it may seem. Here are the basic steps you need to follow:
– First, you need to have SPF and DKIM set up for your domain. These are essential for DMARC to work, as they provide the authentication methods that DMARC relies on.
– Second, you need to create a DMARC record and publish it in your domain’s DNS (Domain Name System). A DMARC record is a text file that contains your DMARC policy and preferences, such as how to handle emails that fail the authentication checks, how often to send reports, and where to send them.
– Third, you need to monitor and adjust your DMARC record based on the feedback you receive from the reports. You can start with a relaxed policy that only observes and reports the authentication results, and then gradually move to a stricter policy that rejects or quarantines the emails that fail the authentication checks.
How can Plus 1 Technology help you with DMARC?
At Plus 1 Technology, we understand the importance of email security and deliverability for your business. That’s why we offer our clients and new clients a comprehensive and customized service to help them implement DMARC for their domains. We can help you with:
– Setting up SPF and DKIM for your domain, ensuring that they are valid and aligned with your domain.
– Creating and publishing a DMARC record for your domain, choosing the best policy and preferences for your needs and goals.
– Monitoring and analyzing your DMARC reports, identifying any issues or opportunities for improvement.
– Adjusting and optimizing your DMARC record, increasing your email security and deliverability over time.
If you are interested in implementing DMARC for your domain, or if you have any questions or concerns about email security and deliverability, please contact us today by filling out the form below. We are here to help you with your email security needs.
