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What is DMARC?
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is an email verification protocol that helps enhance email security by allowing domain owners to set policies for message handling. It works by authenticating email senders and providing insights for better security. The protocol, explained in RFC 7489 by the IETF, allows domain owners to customize preferences for message verification, failure responses, and reporting.
By utilizing SPF and DKIM protocols, DMARC helps prevent email fraud and phishing attacks by enabling recipients to verify the authenticity of emails. Domain owners can choose to reject, quarantine, or deliver emails based on the results of the verification process. These actions are controlled by DNS-level instructions that the domain owner uploads themselves.
Why is DMARC Important?
DMARC is essential for enhancing email security by combating direct-domain spoofing attacks that spam filters may not be able to catch. These attacks, where cybercriminals impersonate legitimate companies to steal sensitive information, have been a significant factor in data breaches. IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report revealed that compromised credentials played a role in 19% of data breaches.
One standout feature of DMARC is its visibility through report-based feedback. In addition, other key features include ensuring email authentication, protecting against domain spoofing and phishing attacks, as well as being mandatory for bulk senders on Google and Yahoo, PCI-DSS compliance, and BIMI enforcement.
Benefits of DMARC
Implementing DMARC can help companies and businesses prevent impersonation attacks, reduce spam and delivery problems in the long term. Major ESPs like Yahoo and Google now require DMARC implementation for email delivery, meaning it is crucial for companies to configure the protocol to stay compliant and ensure successful email delivery.
- Email Fraud Prevention: You can prevent phishing attacks by using DMARC Reports. They help identify spoofed emails and sources that may be impersonating you.
- Improves Brand Reputation: You can improve your brand reputation by ensuring that only legitimate messages are delivered to your recipients.
- Minimizes Spam: You can reduce the amount of spam in your customer’s inboxes by preventing fraudulent messages from reaching them in the first place.
- Provides Visibility: Quickly identify who is sending emails on your behalf without your knowledge using reports.
- Improves Deliverability: You can improve your email’s deliverability rate by 10% over time by deploying the protocol correctly for your emails.
DMARC, SPF and DKIM – Pillars of Email Authentication
Utilizing the combination of SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) authentication protocols is essential for verifying the legitimacy of your email senders. By creating SPF records in the domain’s DNS and digitally signing emails with DKIM, you establish a secure channel for sending emails.
Combining DMARC, SPF and DKIM Against Email Fraud
When implemented together with DMARC, these authentication methods offer a robust defense against email spoofing and phishing attacks. This comprehensive approach provides a layered defense against unauthorized senders, ensuring that your emails are properly authenticated and aligned with your domain policies.
By deploying DMARC, SPF, and DKIM in conjunction, you not only enhance email deliverability but also safeguard your brand reputation. These authentication methods help prevent email abuse, ensure email security, and maintain the integrity of your brand among recipients.
Furthermore, the combination of these authentication methods provides valuable reporting insights through DMARC, allowing you to address authentication failures promptly and enhance the effectiveness of your email security measures.
Should you use SPF and DKIM if you already have DMARC?
Absolutely! It is highly recommended to use SPF and DKIM alongside DMARC for a comprehensive and secure email authentication framework.