Explanation of CSV columns in data exports
dmarcian users can export Detail Viewer data via CSV. When doing so, the CSV will contain the following columns: Explanations for each column follow: Header-From The Header-From column contains the “DMARC domain” of the row of data. The DMARC domain is the domain found in the From: header of a piece... Read more » dmarcian PlatformHow does dmarcian identify sources/forwarding/threat?
dmarcian maintains rules to classify DMARC data into 4 high level categories. Our categories are: When we investigate data to add a rule, we try to identify where email is coming from and whether or not the source can be configured for DMARC compliance. We publish the results of our investigations under a creative... Read more » dmarcian PlatformEmail Marketers: DMARC Just Delivered
In recognition of Safer Internet Day, John Rae-Grant (Google Product Manager) just wrote about 2 significant changes coming to Gmail on the web. Both changes give users more visibility into the underlying trustworthiness of a piece of email. The first change gives users an at-a-glance view of the state of TLS for an... Read more » Ecosystem NewsSMTP Relay for Third Party Sender DMARC Compliance
How can you eventually move to a p=reject policy when third parties are unable to send email properly on your behalf? In many cases, a DMARC compliant SMTP relay server can be used to do the trick. In this article, we’ll explore some of the facets of sending DMARC compliant... Read more » DeploymentEmail TechnologyTechnical GuidanceNo Auth, No Entry
The phrase No Auth, No Entry is being used to communicate what will soon be required to get email delivered into Gmail. The Auth part refers to email authentication, and the No Entry part means “we won’t deliver what you’re sending us if you’re not using email auth technology.” Email... Read more » Ecosystem NewsSecurity InsightsDMARC is a one-time upgrade
DMARC brings tangible benefits to those who deploy it. In our work to help as many people as possible deploy DMARC, we’ve uncovered an interesting truth. DMARC is a one-time upgrade. Viewed as a one-time upgrade, the process of deploying DMARC becomes obvious. Pull together a list of domains, use... Read more » DeploymentHow to deploy DMARC for inbound processing
As DMARC adoption increases, more people are looking at using DMARC to filter their own email. We’ve put together this article to outline how to do “DMARC inbound.” Email is vast and DMARC is still being adopted. When you start filtering inbound email using DMARC, you’ll discover two important insights:... Read more » DeploymentTechnical GuidanceWhere are the Forensic/Failure reports?
People often configure their DMARC records and use the “RUF” tag to ask for Forensic/Failure reports. However, they’re often slow to arrive. If you just added the RUF tag to your DMARC record, be aware that it might take up to 24 hours for your change to be picked up... Read more » Security InsightsTechnical GuidanceVideo: DMARC – Technical Overview
We’ve put together a short technical overview of DMARC: This video is part of a larger video series on all things DMARC. The transcript follows: This short video is a technical overview of DMARC – Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance. DMARC attempts to create a link between the content of... Read more » Email TechnologyTechnical GuidanceVideosVideo: SMTP Overview
We’ve put together a short overview video on SMTP: This video is part of a larger video series on all things DMARC. The transcript follows: This short video goes through the basics of email and how it flows around the Internet via the Simple Mail Transport Protocol, known as SMTP.... Read more » Email TechnologyTechnical GuidanceVideos
