Updated email security feature within Lupasafe core platform for Professionals
MSPs get a clear view of DKIM, DMARC, SPF security scores across tenants
Improved view of email security for MSPs
Protection from email spoofing and phishing requires strong domain security. Lupasafe, has released improved and comprehensive DMARC reporting that safeguards your domain and boosts deliverability to maintain brand trust. Here’s how our platform makes email authentication straightforward and effective. And how MSPs can see this in a multi-tenant view.
- Email security – the basics
When it comes to email security, three acronyms are key: DKIM, SPF, and DMARC. Each is essential for preventing email spoofing and phishing attacks.
DKIM: Digital Signature for Emails
Think of DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) as your email’s signature. Just like signing a document verifies that it’s really from you, DKIM adds a digital signature to your email.
Here’s the process:
- When your mail server sends an email, it signs the message with a private key.
- The recipient’s mail server checks this signature against a public key published in your domain’s DNS records.
- If the keys match, it’s a legit email. If not, it’s flagged as suspicious.
DKIM helps prevent two problems:
- Spoofing: Someone pretending to send emails from your domain.
- Tampering: Changing the content of your emails during transit.
SPF: The Approved Sender List
SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is like a whitelist for your domain. It specifies which IP addresses are allowed to send emails on behalf of your domain.
How it works:
- You create an SPF record in your DNS settings that lists authorized servers.
- When an incoming email claims to be from your domain, the receiving server checks if it came from an approved source.
- If yes, it’s delivered. If not, it’s treated as suspicious.
SPF is crucial for preventing email spoofing by unauthorized servers.
DMARC: The Enforcer
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is like the boss that oversees DKIM and SPF. It makes sure both are working properly and decides what to do if an email fails the check.
DMARC policies tell receiving servers what to do with emails that don’t pass DKIM or SPF checks:
- None: Do nothing, just monitor.
- Quarantine: Mark the email as spam.
- Reject: Block the email entirely.
Additionally, DMARC reports give domain owners feedback on authentication results. This helps them spot spoofing attempts or misconfigurations.
Why MSPs Need to Check Email Security
These email protocols are essential for every business because they:
- Protect domains from being misused for phishing.
- Improve email deliverability by ensuring messages are recognized as legitimate.
- Help maintain customer trust and compliance with regulations like GDPR.
Setting up DKIM, SPF, and DMARC correctly is crucial to keeping your domain secure. Without proper authentication, cybercriminals can impersonate your domain to send fraudulent emails. This can harm your reputation, result in data breaches, and damage customer trust. Implementing DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) helps you take control of your email domain by validating messages and identifying unauthorized senders.
2. How Lupasafe Simplifies DMARC Configuration
To set up Dmarc via the Lupasafe portal, select your domain from the “Websites & Routers” section. Navigate to the “DKIM/DMARC/SPF Scan” area, where the platform will generate custom DMARC DNS records complete with unique reporting addresses. Simply add or update these TXT records through your domain hosting provider and verify the setup within Lupasafe.
Once configured, mail servers worldwide will start sending DMARC aggregate and forensic reports to Lupasafe. Our platform processes this data in real time, transforming complex reports into an easy-to-understand dashboard. You’ll be able to see trends, failure rates, and even the geographic distribution of sending servers. No actual email content is included, ensuring that privacy is maintained.
3. MSP multi-tenant view
Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts
DMARC aggregate reports are usually sent daily or weekly by participating mail servers. Lupasafe continuously processes these reports and updates your dashboard with the latest data. You can also set up alerts to be notified of suspicious activities or authentication failures, keeping you informed and proactive.
Gaining Insight and Reducing Risk
Use insights provided by Lupasafe to identify unauthorized senders and legitimate systems that may be misconfigured. This proactive approach allows you to fine-tune your email security policies, enables monitoring to quarantining suspicious messages, and ultimately rejecting unauthorized emails altogether. This will significantly reduce the risk of phishing attacks and email fraud.
Meeting Compliance Standards
By implementing DMARC, organizations also align with compliance standards like GDPR, and financial regulations that mandate protection against email impersonation. Lupasafe’s reporting function not only helps you secure your domain but also provides a clear audit trail, demonstrating your commitment to maintaining a secure email environment.
MSP view of email security
Email security is crucial for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to protect clients from phishing and spoofing attacks.Implementing DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) ensures that only authorized senders can use a domain, safeguarding both the MSP’s and clients’ reputations.
Lupasafe’s DMARC checking offers significant advantages for MSPs. Its multi-tenant support allows MSPs to manage multiple clients efficiently from a single interface, streamlining operations and reducing administrative overhead.Lupasafe automates security, training, compliance, and reporting services, enabling MSPs to provide comprehensive protection with minimal setup time.
In contrast, some MSPs have noted challenges with other DMARC solutions. For instance, discussions on Reddit highlight issues with various platforms, including inadequate support or complex interfaces, or billing. Lupasafe’s DMARC scores are included within our Professional product https://lupasafe.com/en/pricing/
By utilizing Lupasafe’s DMARC checking and multi-tenant capabilities, MSPs can enhance their email security offerings, ensuring robust protection against email-based threats for all clients.
Take Control of Your Email Security
Don’t let cybercriminals exploit your domain. Start using Lupasafe’s DMARC reporting to enhance your email security and build trust with your audience. Contact us today to learn more and protect your domain from spoofing and phishing threats.
