Email Security & Compliance
Unsecured Email = Massive Liability
Email is the #1 attack vector for government agencies. Without proper email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT), your agency is vulnerable to phishing, spoofing, and data breaches. This exposes you to unlimited liability.
SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
SPF prevents email spoofing by specifying which servers are authorized to send email for your domain.
- Prevents unauthorized servers from sending email as your domain
- Reduces phishing and spoofing attacks
- Improves email deliverability
- Required for CISA compliance
DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
DKIM provides email authentication using cryptographic signatures.
- Cryptographic signatures verify email authenticity
- Prevents email tampering in transit
- Improves email reputation
- Required for CISA compliance
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance)
DMARC builds on SPF and DKIM to provide email authentication and reporting.
- Defines how to handle emails that fail SPF/DKIM checks
- Provides reporting on email authentication
- Prevents email spoofing and phishing
- Required for CISA compliance
What Happens Without DMARC?
- Attackers can send emails appearing to be from your domain
- Citizens can be tricked by phishing emails
- Your agency's reputation is damaged
- You face liability for security failures
MTA-STS (Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security)
MTA-STS enforces secure email transmission using TLS.
- Requires encrypted email transmission
- Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks
- Improves email security
- Required for CISA compliance
TLS-RPT (TLS Reporting)
TLS-RPT provides reporting on TLS encryption for email transmission.
- Reports on TLS encryption failures
- Identifies security issues
- Helps maintain email security
- Required for CISA compliance
Email Validation & Control
Proper email validation and control are essential for security and compliance.
- Email Filtering: Advanced spam and phishing protection
- Access Control: Strict access controls for email accounts
- Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of email security
- Incident Response: Rapid response to email security incidents
Legal Compliance
Government email must comply with:
- Open Records Laws: Email must be accessible for public records requests
- Retention Requirements: Legal requirements for email retention
- Privacy Laws: Protection of citizen data in email
- Security Standards: Federal and state security requirements
Email Archiving
Email archiving is mandatory for government agencies. Without proper archiving, you cannot meet open records requirements.
- Automated email archiving
- Long-term storage for compliance
- Searchable archives for records requests
- Encrypted archival storage
- Documented retention policies
Compliance & Documentation
All email security measures must be documented for compliance and insurance purposes.
- SPF, DKIM, DMARC configuration documentation
- MTA-STS and TLS-RPT configuration
- Email security testing results
- Incident response documentation
- CISA compliance reports
YesGov Handles All Email Security
We configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, and ensure legal compliance. Your email security is our responsibility.