So, you've probably heard some buzz about SPF, DKIM, and DMARC lately, right?
These acronyms might sound like tech jargon, but they're actually really important for keeping your emails safe and sound.
What are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC?
SPF (Sender Policy Framework): SPF is an email validation protocol designed to detect and prevent email spoofing. It verifies that an email message comes from an authorised sender by checking the sender's IP address against a list of authorized sending IP addresses.
DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): DKIM adds a digital signature to email messages, allowing recipients to verify that the message was sent by the domain owner and hasn't been tampered with in transit.
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance): DMARC builds upon SPF and DKIM to provide further email authentication and reporting capabilities. It allows domain owners to specify how their emails should be handled if they fail authentication checks, providing greater control and visibility over email traffic.
What's at stake?
These changes are a big deal for email security. Since February 2024, companies like Google and Yahoo have stopped delivering emails if DKIM and DMARC are not configured. It's estimated that thousands of business are at risk but get them right, and you'll keep the bad guys at bay while boosting your email deliverability. However, get them wrong and you could end up with emails marked as spam or worse, damaging your reputation. Worse still, you won't even be aware that you emails are not being delivered!!
They're a bit like the 3 musketeers of email, helping making sure the good guys get through and the bad guys don't!! (special thanks to copilot AI for creating us a musketeer with 3 arms!!)
How we can help
Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don't worry, we've got your back! Our team knows email security inside out, and we're here to help you understand, set up, and fine-tune SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for your business. Whether you're a tech whiz or just getting started, we'll make sure they're configured just right.
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Don't wait until it's too late to shore up your email security. Give us a call on 0114 362 7000 or request a call back and let's chat about how we can keep your emails safe and sound.
