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The New Zealand government recently published its Secure Government Email (SGE) framework. It’s designed to protect official information from email-based menaces, primarily phishing and spoofing. All the New Zealand government agencies must comply with the requirements by October 2025. These standards are introduced to improve email security while also retiring the outdated SEEMail service. This…

When you think about emailing, it’s easy to overlook the behind-the-scenes work that keeps those messages flowing smoothly. Yet, just like a well-tuned machine, email systems rely on specific rules to prevent chaos, especially with pesky threats like spam and phishing attacks. One of these essential rules is the Sender Policy Framework (SPF), which helps…

In a world where email is the primary mode of communication for businesses and individuals alike, ensuring that your messages are not only delivered but also secure has never been more crucial. You might think that just having an email account is enough, but without proper measures in place, you could become a victim of…

Microsoft has always prioritized email security, and in pursuit of this goal, it mandated that all bulk senders properly authenticate their messages. This means that anyone sending over 5,000 emails daily to Outlook, Hotmail, and other Microsoft consumer mailboxes must have properly configured SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records in place. If a bulk sender fails…