In today’s digital age, email remains a critical communication tool for businesses. However, with the rise of cyber threats, ensuring the security of email communications has become paramount. One effective solution to bolster email security is DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance). This article explores the benefits of DMARC, focusing on email security, protection against spoofing, and improved email delivery rates.

Understanding DMARC

DMARC is an email authentication protocol designed to give email domain owners the ability to protect their domain from unauthorized use, commonly known as email spoofing. By implementing DMARC, businesses can ensure that legitimate emails are properly authenticated and that fraudulent emails are blocked before reaching the recipient’s inbox.

Benefits of DMARC for Email Security

  1. Enhanced Email Security 
    DMARC helps businesses protect their email domains from being used in phishing and spoofing attacks. By verifying the sender’s identity, DMARC ensures that only legitimate emails are delivered, significantly reducing the risk of cyber threats.
  2. Protection Against Email Spoofing 
    Email spoofing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to deceive recipients into believing that a fraudulent email is from a trusted source. DMARC prevents this by allowing domain owners to specify which email servers are permitted to send emails on their behalf. This makes it much harder for attackers to send spoofed emails that appear to come from your domain.
  3. Improved Email Delivery Rates 
    Implementing DMARC can also improve your email delivery rates. When email providers see that your domain is protected by DMARC, they are more likely to trust your emails and deliver them to the recipient’s inbox rather than marking them as spam. This can lead to higher open rates and better engagement with your email campaigns.

How is CloudMatters Managed DMARC Different?

  1. Our service is fully managed end-to-end
    We completely manage the end-to-end process for onboarding your email system onto our Managed DMARC service. This makes it really easy to get up and running, and your security upgraded.
  2. We constantly review the email security
    To make sure you are constantly protected, CloudMatters will constantly monitor the allowed senders, making any modifications required to keep you and your emails secure.
  3. Automated Reporting
    CloudMatters Managed DMARC provides you with monthly reporting on how your service is working for you, along with any issues we have identified and resolved during the month.
  4. Predictable costs
    Where other services might have a limit on the emails you can send, our service is build with Unlimited Emails as standard. We work with you to determine which domains you need securing during the onboarding to help keep costs predictable.

Conclusion

Incorporating CloudMatters Managed DMARC into your email security strategy is a proactive step towards protecting your business from email-based threats. By preventing email spoofing and enhancing email delivery rates, DMARC not only secures your communications but also boosts your company’s reputation and trustworthiness. Start implementing DMARC today to safeguard your business and ensure the integrity of your email communications.

Feel free to reach out if you need any more information or assistance with implementing Managed DMARC for your business!