DMARC Setup Isn’t Optional Anymore—It’s Your Email’s Immune System
Anti-spoofing
Mail Spoofing is when someone sends mail as someone else in the hopes of gaining gift cards, money, or information. It happens all of the time when DMARC and SPF Records aren’t published.
Insecure by Default
By default, mail service providers don’t enable these services. They leave it up to you, the customer, to figure it out. Now there’s a better way.
Email providers (Gmail, Yahoo, Microsoft) now require DMARC for bulk senders—but even small businesses face dire risks without it. A single spoofed email can trigger:
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Client data breaches (your domain used in phishing)
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Blacklisted domains (marketing emails land in spam forever)
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Legal liability (HIPAA/GDPR fines for unsecured communications)
DMARC works like a bouncer for your email domain:
SPF verifies sending servers
DKIM cryptographically signs emails
DMARC setup enforces policies (quarantine/reject fakes)
How Secure Are You?
You don’t need to take our word for it, check your own domain at mxtoolbox.com to see if your domain is secure. It’s fast and free to see just how locked down your account are.
We Can Help
It’s not your fault. Enabling anti-spoofing protocols isn’t something that a business owner would necessarily know to do or even ask about. That’s why professionals like ITGuys tackle that part of life for you. We’re the first line of defense in making sure you’re not a victim of email hacks like these. Take it from people in the industry, the results can be catastrophic!
The 3 Deadly Sins of DIY DMARC (And How Pros Avoid Them)
Most companies botch DMARC setup in predictable ways:
Sin #1: The ‘Forever Monitor’
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Stuck in
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Our fix: Gradual policy ramp-up with whitelisting for legitimate tools.
Sin #2: The SPF Breakdown
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Exceeding the 10-lookup limit (breaking authentication silently).
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Our fix: Flattened SPF records + automated monitoring.
Sin #3: The Phantom DKIM Key
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Rotating keys without updating DNS, causing sudden email rejection.
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Our fix: Key rotation schedules with DNS pre-checks.
Real recovery requires:
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Diagnosing platter damage under a microscope
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Reconstructing RAID arrays manually
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Bypassing firmware bugs in SSDs
ITGuys cuts the guesswork with a free diagnostic and transparent pricing. Don’t gamble with your data.
Don’t become a victim
eMail Piracy is everywhere and can be accessed by anyone if your email security isn’t correctly set up. Get in touch with an ITGuys guide if you’d like to learn more.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
ITGuys Certified solutions means that the job is done right the first time.
Built for Teams
DMARC solutions are scalable and apply across your entire team
Third Party Solutions
For more advanced solutions, ITGuys provides support for 3rd party spam filtering services that allow you to customize the level of control you want over your eMail.
Level Up Security
As time marches on, the threat level to your personal information and company security increases as well. Stay on top of your game with certified solutions from ITGuys.
Beyond Security: How DMARC Unlocks Hidden Email Performance
DMARC setup isn’t just a shield—it’s a deliverability turbocharger. Clients who enforce DMARC see:
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18% higher open rates (no more “via sendgrid.net” trust killers)
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40% faster email throughput (ISPs prioritize authenticated traffic)
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Zero spoofing-related support tickets (proving compliance to auditors)