This podcast episode explains DMARC, a crucial email authentication protocol that protects domains from unauthorized use.

It describes how DMARC works by aligning sender domains with recipient addresses and allowing domain owners to control how unauthenticated emails are handled (accepted, quarantined, or rejected).

The episode also covers related protocols, SPF and DKIM, which verify sender legitimacy and email integrity, respectively.

Finally, it provides practical steps for implementing DMARC, emphasizing its importance for enhancing email security and protecting brand reputation.

Intro: (0:00)

What is DMARC?: (0:52)

ow Does It Work?: (1:30)

What is SPF?: (3:25)

What is DKIM?: (4:20)

Why Do We Need DMARC?: (5:25)

SPF - A Deeper Dive: (6:10)

DKIM - A Deeper Dive: (6:57)

DMARC - A Deeper Dive: (8:50)

Real World Example: (10:00)

Quarantine, Monitoring, Rejecting: (11:00)

Reporting: (12:40)

Challenges: (13:30)

Enforcement Policies: (14:33)

Resources: (17:30)