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This is a great tool to monitor domains. I bought it at work to test and use. Then I checked AppSumo every week until it came back to grab for yourself. The setup was fairly confusing. After a fair amount of back and forth with support, I finally got everything straightened out, and the product is working well. On the whole, I recommend it.

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You have been utilizing a free DMARC reporting solution suggested by Microsoft, but I desired a more comprehensive option that would allow me to do more than just view dashboards. 

When I came across DMARCreport on AppSumo some time back, I immediately recognized its value and felt the need to acquire it. Though I initially hesitated due to funding, seeing the product listed again prompted me to get my hands on it.

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KeyFeature:

1. Email volume and sources:

 

• Total emails received: 1,234,567
• Unique Sending IPs: 45
• Top Sending Domains:
• mail1.example.com: 45%
• mail2.example.com – 25%
• mail3.example.com – 15%

 

2. Authentication-Results:

 

• Pass Rate for SPF (Sender Policy Framework): 98%

Pass Rate for DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): 95%

DMARC Alignment Rate: 92%

• DMARC Failure Rate: 3%

 

• Top Reasons for DMARC Failures:
  • SPF Failures: 50%
  • DKIM Failures: 30%
  • Alignment Issues: 20%
• Geographic Distribution:
  • Top Countries by Email Volume:
    • United States: 40%
    • United Kingdom: 20%
    • Canada: 15%
• High-risk IP addresses:
  • IP Address: 192.168.1.100 – 150 failed DMARC checks
  • IP Address: 192.168.1.101 – 120 failed DMARC checks

Exclusive Insights:

• Emerging Threats: Recent trends indicate an increase in phishing attempts using Monitor domain similar to example.com. Enhanced monitoring and filtering rules are recommended.
• Authentication Gaps: A significant number of emails failing DMARC checks are from known legitimate sources. Review SPF and DKIM configurations to ensure proper alignment.
• Recommendations:

• • Review SPF Records: Ensure that all legitimate sending sources are included.
  • Enhance DKIM Signing: Verify DKIM keys and signing practices to improve alignment.
  • Monitor High-Risk IPs: Investigate the sources of high-risk IPs and consider implementing stricter DMARC policies for those sources.

Next Steps:

• Policy Adjustments: Consider transitioning to a more stringent DMARC policy (e.g., p=quarantine or p=reject) to further protect your Monitor domain,
• Ongoing Monitoring: Implement advanced monitoring tools to gain deeper insights into email traffic and authentication issues.

Pros :

1. Enhanced Email Security:

• Protection Against Spoofing and Phishing: DMARC helps prevent unauthorized use of your Monitor domain in phishing and spoofing attacks.
• Alignment Checks: It ensures that both SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) align with the domain in the From header, reducing the risk of email fraud.

1. Improved Deliverability:
   • Increased Trustworthiness: Proper DMARC implementation can improve email deliverability by signaling to email providers that your domain is secure and properly configured.
2. Detailed Reporting:
   • Insights into Email Traffic: DMARC reports provide valuable data on who is sending emails on behalf of your domain and how they are performing, helping to identify unauthorized senders or misconfigurations.
   • Actionable Data: Reports offer specific information on authentication failures, allowing for targeted troubleshooting and policy adjustments.

DMARC FAQ

1. What is DMARC?

• Answer: DMARC (Monitor domain-based message authentication, reporting, and conformance) is an email authentication protocol that helps protect your Monitor domain from unauthorized use, such as phishing and spoofing. Its Monitor domain builds on existing SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) technologies to improve email security and provide reporting mechanisms.

2. How does DMARC work?

Answer: DMARC uses SPF and DKIM to authenticate email messages. It requires that emails pass SPF and DKIM checks and that the domain in the From header aligns with the domains used in these checks. It then provides feedback to domain owners via reports on email authentication results and policy enforcement.

3. Why is DMARC important?

Answer: DMARC helps protect your domain from being used in phishing attacks and email spoofing. It improves email deliverability, enhances brand reputation, and provides valuable reporting data to monitor and manage email authentication.

4. How do I set up DMARC for my domain?

Answer: To set up DMARC, you need to: Ensure SPF and DKIM are properly configured for your Monitor domain

1. Create a DMARC record as a TXT entry in your domain’s DNS settings.
2. Start with a monitoring policy (p=none) to gather data.
3. Analyze the reports and adjust your DMARC policy to quarantine or reject as needed.

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