Is Your Business Email Actually Secure?
Cybercriminals can spoof your email domain to send phishing attacks to your clients, partners, and employees. Our free scanner checks your DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records in seconds.
The Three Pillars of Email Security
These DNS records work together to protect your domain from email spoofing and phishing attacks.
SPF
Sender Policy Framework
SPF tells receiving mail servers which IP addresses and servers are authorized to send email on behalf of your domain. Without it, anyone can send emails pretending to be you.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail
DKIM adds a digital signature to your outgoing emails, proving they haven't been tampered with in transit. It's like a wax seal on a letter – proof of authenticity.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication
DMARC ties SPF and DKIM together and tells receiving servers what to do with emails that fail authentication – reject them, quarantine them, or let them through.
What Happens Without Proper Email Security?
When your email authentication isn't configured correctly, you're leaving the door wide open for attackers. Here's what's at stake:
Email Spoofing Attacks
Criminals can send emails that appear to come from your domain, tricking your clients into wiring money or sharing sensitive information.
Emails Landing in Spam
Without proper authentication, your legitimate emails may be flagged as spam by Gmail, Outlook, and other providers – meaning your messages never reach clients.
Reputation Damage
If your domain is used in phishing attacks, your business reputation suffers – even though you weren't the one sending the malicious emails.
Financial Losses
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks cost organizations billions annually. Proper email authentication is your first line of defense.
The Numbers Don't Lie
91%
of cyber attacks start with a phishing email
$4.9B
lost to Business Email Compromise in 2023
3.4B
phishing emails sent every single day
80%
of domains lack proper DMARC protection
How Ayvant Protects Your Email
We don't just scan – we fix. Our team implements enterprise-grade email security for businesses of all sizes.
Assessment & Audit
We perform a comprehensive audit of your current email configuration, identifying gaps in your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. We also review your email sending services to ensure nothing is missed.
Proper Configuration
We configure your DNS records correctly – setting up SPF to authorize your legitimate senders, implementing DKIM signing, and creating a DMARC policy that protects without disrupting your email flow.
Gradual Enforcement
We don't flip DMARC to "reject" on day one – that could block legitimate emails. Instead, we start with monitoring mode, analyze the reports, and gradually increase enforcement as we verify all legitimate sources.
Ongoing Monitoring
Email security isn't set-and-forget. We continuously monitor your DMARC reports, alert you to spoofing attempts, and adjust your configuration as your business adds new email services.
Common Questions About Email Security
Do I really need all three (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)?
Yes. Think of them as a team: SPF verifies the sender, DKIM verifies the message integrity, and DMARC tells receivers what to do when checks fail. Without all three, you have gaps in your protection.
Will setting up DMARC break my email?
Not if done correctly. The key is starting with a "none" policy (monitoring only), then gradually moving to "quarantine" and finally "reject" as you verify all legitimate email sources. We handle this carefully to avoid disruption.
I use Microsoft 365/Google Workspace. Aren't they secure?
These platforms provide excellent infrastructure, but they don't automatically configure your domain's email authentication records. You still need to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in your DNS – and configure them correctly for your specific setup.
How long does it take to implement?
Initial setup can be done in a few hours. However, reaching full DMARC enforcement (reject policy) typically takes 4-8 weeks of monitoring to ensure all legitimate email sources are properly authenticated.
What if our scan shows problems?
That's exactly why we offer this free tool – to help you identify issues before they become problems. If your scan reveals vulnerabilities, we're here to help fix them. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your results.
Don't Wait for an Attack to Take Email Security Seriously
Run your free scan above, or talk to our team about implementing enterprise-grade email protection for your business.