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The Palisade Learning Center offers a glossary of DMARC, email authentication, and related terms, helping you easily understand the most common technical terms in the industry.
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MSP guideDMARC monitoring for MSPs: the complete guide
How MSPs monitor DMARC across client domains — reading reports, reaching p=reject, choosing tooling, and the margin math.
What does DMARC stand for? Meaning explained
DMARC stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance. Here is what each word means and what the acronym tells you about how it works.
Jul 19, 2026
What is ping spoofing and does it matter?
Ping spoofing means faking your network latency — a PvP game cheat, and separately an ICMP source-address trick. Here is what each one is and when it matters.
Jul 19, 2026
What is a quid pro quo attack?
A quid pro quo attack trades a fake favour — IT help, a gift, a job — for your credentials or access. Here is how it works and how to stop it.
Jul 18, 2026
What is DANE and does your email need it?
DANE uses DNSSEC-signed TLSA records to force verified TLS on inbound SMTP. Here is how it works, the record you publish, and when your email needs it.
Jul 18, 2026
What is piggybacking in cybersecurity?
Piggybacking in cybersecurity is when an authorized person knowingly lets an unauthorized one into a restricted area — how it differs from tailgating.
Jul 17, 2026
Is Have I Been Pwned safe to use?
Have I Been Pwned is safe to use: it never logs your searches, and the password checker uses k-anonymity so your password never leaves your device.
Jul 17, 2026
What is a honeytrap scam and how do you spot one?
A honeytrap scam uses a fake romantic or friendly connection to manipulate a target into sending money or leaking data. Learn how to spot one.
Jul 16, 2026
Why am I getting fake payment confirmation emails?
Fake payment confirmation emails are phishing that fakes a receipt to make you call a fraud number or cancel a charge. Learn to spot and stop them.
Jul 16, 2026
What is one-click unsubscribe and is it required?
One-click unsubscribe lets recipients opt out in a single click using RFC 8058 headers, and it's required for bulk senders to Gmail and Yahoo.
Jul 15, 2026
What is pharming and how do you prevent it?
Pharming redirects you to fake websites by corrupting DNS or your hosts file to steal logins. Learn how pharming works and how to prevent it.
Jul 15, 2026
A record vs AAAA record: what's the difference?
A record vs AAAA record: an A record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address, an AAAA record maps it to an IPv6 address. See the difference and when you need each.
Jul 14, 2026
Active vs passive monitoring: what's the difference?
Active vs passive monitoring: active sends synthetic test traffic; passive watches real traffic already flowing. Learn the difference and when to use each.
Jul 14, 2026
What are the best email verification tools?
Email verification tools check whether an address is real and deliverable before you send. Learn what they test and how to choose the right one.
Jul 14, 2026
Why am I getting fake law enforcement emails?
Fake law enforcement emails are a phishing scam: a July 2026 campaign impersonates Interpol to push ransomware at small businesses. How to spot and stop them.
Jul 14, 2026
Why is Microsoft 365 rejecting my email with a 550 5.7.x error?
Microsoft 365 returns 550 5.7.x when your mail fails a policy or authentication check. Fix SPF, DKIM, and DMARC alignment to clear the access-denied bounce.
Jul 14, 2026
What does SMTP error 421 mean and how do I fix it?
SMTP error 421 is a temporary deferral, not a bounce. Fix it by slowing your send rate and authenticating mail with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC before retrying.
Jul 14, 2026
Why do my emails land in Gmail's Promotions tab?
Gmail sorts marketing-style mail into Promotions using content, sender and engagement signals — not spam. Here is how the tabs work and how to reach Primary.
Jul 14, 2026
SMTP vs IMAP vs POP3: what's the difference?
SMTP vs IMAP vs POP3: SMTP sends email, while IMAP and POP3 retrieve it. IMAP syncs across devices; POP3 downloads and deletes. Here's when to use each.
Jul 13, 2026
What is ghost phishing and can DMARC stop it?
Ghost phishing hides its payload until it decrypts inside your browser, so SPF, DKIM, and DMARC never see the attack. Here's how it works and how to defend.
Jul 13, 2026
Spam vs phishing: what's the difference?
Spam vs phishing: spam is unsolicited bulk email, while phishing is a targeted scam that impersonates a trusted sender to steal data or money.
Jul 12, 2026
SSL vs TLS: what's the difference for email?
SSL vs TLS explained for email: TLS is the secure successor to the now-deprecated SSL protocol. Learn how they differ, which versions to use, and why.
Jul 12, 2026
CNAME vs A record: what's the difference?
CNAME vs A record: an A record points a hostname to an IPv4 address, while a CNAME aliases one name to another. See the difference and when to use each.
Jul 11, 2026
Phishing vs spoofing: what's the difference?
Phishing vs spoofing: spoofing fakes a sender's identity, while phishing is the scam that uses it to steal data or money. See the difference and the defenses.
Jul 11, 2026
Why is Yahoo blocking my emails as unauthenticated?
Yahoo blocks unauthenticated mail because SPF, DKIM, or DMARC failed. Fix the 550 5.7.9 'sender is unauthenticated' bounce by authenticating and aligning.
Jul 10, 2026
How do I set up SPF for Google Workspace?
Google Workspace SPF setup: publish one TXT record — v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all — at your domain root, merge other senders, and verify it resolves.
Jul 10, 2026
How do I set up SPF and DKIM for Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)?
Set up Brevo (ex Sendinblue) email authentication: DKIM CNAME or TXT records, the spf.brevo.com include, DMARC alignment, and fixes for common errors.
Jul 9, 2026
How do I set up SPF and DKIM for HubSpot?
Set up SPF and DKIM for HubSpot: connect your sending domain, add both hs1/hs2 DKIM CNAMEs and your account-specific SPF include, then verify DMARC.
Jul 9, 2026
How Do I Set Up SPF and DKIM for Mailgun?
Mailgun SPF and DKIM setup: add the include:mailgun.org TXT record and DKIM key, verify your domain, and keep DMARC alignment on a mg. subdomain.
Jul 9, 2026
How Do I Set Up SPF and DKIM for Postmark?
Postmark handles SPF via its Return-Path, so skip the include. Real setup: one DKIM TXT record plus a custom Return-Path CNAME for DMARC alignment.
Jul 9, 2026
SPF record syntax explained: mechanisms and qualifiers
SPF record syntax explained: every mechanism (a, mx, include, ip4, all) and qualifier (+ - ~ ?), how they evaluate, and the 10-lookup limit that breaks records.
Jul 9, 2026
Why am I not receiving emails? How to troubleshoot
Not receiving emails? Work through spam filters, a full mailbox, forwarding loops, MX records, and blocklists — the fixes that recover missing mail fast.
Jul 9, 2026
How do I send a secure email in Gmail?
Send a secure email in Gmail using confidential mode, S/MIME, or client-side encryption. Which one you get depends on your Google Workspace edition.
Jul 8, 2026
Why do phishing emails pass SPF and DKIM checks?
Phishing emails pass SPF and DKIM because authentication proves which domain sent a message, not whether it is honest. Here is what actually stops them.
Jul 8, 2026
What is DMARCbis? DMARC's new RFC 9989 standard
DMARCbis is now official: RFC 9989, 9990, and 9991 replace RFC 7489. See what changed — the np tag, Tree Walk, and the tags that were retired.
Jul 4, 2026
Why is my email queued and how do I fix it?
Email stuck on 'Queued'? It means your message is waiting to send, not failed. See what causes it in Gmail and on mail servers — and how to fix each one.
Jul 4, 2026
How do I set up SPF and DKIM for Klaviyo?
Set up SPF and DKIM for Klaviyo with a branded sending domain: add the CNAME or NS records, verify, and activate — plus the DMARC step Klaviyo skips.
Jul 3, 2026
Why is Gmail rejecting my emails with a 550 error?
Gmail 550 5.7.26 rejections mean your mail fails authentication. See why Google now rejects instead of defers, and the exact fixes to get delivered.
Jul 3, 2026
Google's stricter email sender rules (Nov 2025)
Gmail's tighter bulk-sender enforcement began Nov 2025. What changed, who's affected, and the SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and complaint-rate checks to pass now.
Nov 7, 2025
How Palisade DMARC monitoring protects email deliverability
DMARC monitoring finds every sender using your domain so you can reach enforcement without blocking your own mail. See how Palisade turns rua reports into
Oct 20, 2025
How widely is DMARC adopted in Switzerland?
Swiss DMARC adoption varies: banks lag, some companies lead. Reporting rules and high phishing reports make authentication urgent.
Oct 7, 2025
Will La Poste require SPF, DKIM and DMARC for all senders?
La Poste will require SPF, DKIM and DMARC starting September 2025. Here’s what senders must do to keep emails out of spam.
Oct 7, 2025
How can geofencing improve my organization's cybersecurity?
Learn how geofencing adds location-based controls to your security stack, with use cases, benefits, and implementation tips.
Oct 6, 2025
How does data poisoning threaten machine learning?
Learn what data poisoning is, how it harms ML models, and practical defenses security teams can use.
Oct 6, 2025
How do password managers protect your accounts?
Learn how password managers secure credentials, key features to choose, and steps to deploy them across teams.
Oct 6, 2025
What is Full Disk Encryption and why does it matter?
Learn what full disk encryption (FDE) is, how it secures data at rest, and practical steps for deployment and recovery.
Oct 6, 2025
What are debug symbols and why do they matter for security?
Learn what debug symbols are, how they map binaries to source code, and why they’re important for developers and security teams.
Oct 6, 2025
What is URL spoofing and how can I stop it?
URL spoofing uses lookalike web addresses to steal logins and spread malware. Learn how fake URLs work, how to spot them, and how MSPs can block them.
Oct 6, 2025
How do network redirectors work — and why do they matter?
Learn what network redirectors do, how they enable shared resources, and practical steps to reduce the security risks they introduce.
Oct 6, 2025
What is a LAN and how does it affect security?
Learn what a LAN is, typical components, major security risks, and clear steps to protect your local network.
Oct 6, 2025
How can IT teams prevent credential theft?
Practical steps IT teams can use to prevent credential theft—phishing defense, MFA, password hygiene, monitoring, and incident response guidance.
Oct 6, 2025
How does a SIP proxy secure VoIP communications?
Learn how SIP proxies route SIP traffic, enforce authentication, and reduce VoIP risks — practical guidance for IT teams.
Oct 6, 2025
What does a digital forensic analyst do in cybersecurity?
Clear, practical answers about what a digital forensic analyst does, tools they use, and common forensic workflows.
Oct 6, 2025
What are hoax attacks and how can organizations stop them?
Learn how hoax attacks work, how to spot them, and practical steps organizations can use to verify and stop false security alerts.
Oct 6, 2025
How can a cloud compromise assessment protect my organization?
Learn what a cloud compromise assessment does, when you need one, and how it helps detect token theft, misconfigurations, and hidden breaches.
Oct 6, 2025
What are rogue apps and how can I stop them?
Rogue apps are malicious OAuth apps that bypass MFA via consent phishing. How MSPs detect, remove, and prevent illicit consent grants in Microsoft 365 and
Oct 5, 2025
How should organizations handle log retention?
Practical guidance for IT teams on log retention: what to keep, for how long, storage tiers, and compliance steps.
Oct 5, 2025
How does dark web activity threaten organizations?
Dark web markets sell stolen credentials that fuel ransomware and BEC. How the trade works, what monitoring can and can't do, and how MSPs should respond.
Oct 5, 2025
How does sandboxing help stop malware?
FAQ: sandboxing basics, how it works, benefits, and where to use it in security stacks.
Oct 5, 2025
How should organizations protect data privacy in cybersecurity?
Actionable guidance for IT professionals to reduce data privacy risk, comply with laws, and protect sensitive information.
Oct 5, 2025
How can I spot and avoid Cash App scams?
Learn common Cash App scams, how scammers operate, and clear steps to protect your money. Practical tips from Palisade.
Oct 5, 2025
How does an anonymizer protect your online identity?
Learn how anonymizers hide IPs, the differences between proxies, VPNs and Tor, limitations, and practical best practices for security teams.
Oct 4, 2025
How does multihoming improve network resilience and security?
Multihoming uses multiple ISP links to boost availability and defend networks. Learn types, risks, and best practices.
Oct 4, 2025
What is SSL termination and how should I use it?
Clear, technical Q&A on SSL termination: definition, benefits, risks, implementation tips, and use cases for network teams.
Oct 4, 2025
What is the data plane and why does it matter for network security?
Learn what the data plane is, how it moves traffic, common threats, and best practices to protect network forwarding functions.
Oct 4, 2025
How fast should your team respond to incidents (MTTR)?
A concise guide to Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) in cybersecurity: definition, calculation, and tactics to lower response times.
Oct 4, 2025
Does on‑premises security still matter in a cloud‑first world?
Explore why on‑premises security remains vital, its pros and cons, and practical steps IT teams can take to protect local infrastructure.
Oct 4, 2025
How does DTLS protect real‑time network traffic?
DTLS adapts TLS security for UDP to protect real-time apps like VoIP, streaming and gaming. Learn how it works, where it’s used, and best practices.
Oct 4, 2025
How does a SYN packet work
Learn what SYN packets are, how SYN flood attacks work, and practical steps security teams use to detect and mitigate them.
Oct 4, 2025
How does a Blue Team protect an organization?
Learn what a Blue Team does to defend organizations: responsibilities, tools, metrics, and how to build an effective defensive program.
Oct 4, 2025
How does Google Cloud Platform work and why should IT teams care?
Practical FAQ on Google Cloud Platform: services, security, pricing, migration tips, and when IT teams should choose GCP.
Oct 4, 2025
How does APM keep applications fast and secure?
How APM tracks app health, spots performance problems, and supports security operations for reliable software.
Oct 4, 2025
What does HIPAA do for patient data protection?
Practical HIPAA FAQ for IT teams: rules, safeguards, breach lessons, and steps to protect PHI.
Oct 4, 2025
What is heap spraying and how does it let attackers hijack memory?
An FAQ that explains heap spraying, real-world examples, defenses, and quick takeaways for IT teams.
Oct 4, 2025
How do cloud security frameworks protect cloud environments?
Learn what cloud security frameworks are, their components, best practices, and how to use them to secure cloud and hybrid environments.
Oct 4, 2025
What Is a DNS Changer? Speed, Privacy & Security
How switching DNS servers changes your speed, privacy, and security — when a DNS changer helps, when it hurts, and how to pick a resolver.
Oct 4, 2025
How does EMV chip technology protect card payments?
Learn how EMV chip cards protect in-person payments, how they work, and what limitations to know. Practical tips for secure card use.
Oct 4, 2025
How does OpenID Connect secure authentication for web and mobile?
OpenID Connect explained for security and IT teams: how it verifies identity, uses tokens, and supports SSO and MFA.
Oct 4, 2025
What is symmetric encryption and how does it work?
Practical explanation of symmetric encryption, common algorithms, key management, and how it pairs with asymmetric crypto.
Oct 4, 2025
How does malspam work — and how can organizations stop it?
Learn what malspam is, how it operates, and clear defensive steps IT teams can use to stop it.
Oct 4, 2025
How do exploit kits work — and how can you defend against them?
Learn how exploit kits operate, common targets, and practical defenses for organizations and individuals.
Oct 4, 2025
What is SASE and how can it secure modern networks?
SASE explained for IT teams: definition, components, benefits, architecture, and quick FAQs.
Oct 4, 2025
How does the same-origin policy protect web applications?
Plain-language answers about the Same-Origin Policy, CORS, and best practices to keep web apps secure.
Oct 4, 2025
How does closed-source software work and why does it matter?
Understand closed-source software: definition, security trade-offs, examples, and practical steps IT teams can take to reduce risk.
Oct 4, 2025
What is SNMP and how should network teams secure it?
SNMP explained for IT teams: how it works, security risks, and practical steps to protect your network.
Oct 4, 2025
How do cryptors let malware hide from security tools?
Cryptors disguise malware by encrypting payloads, using packing, polymorphism, and sandbox checks to bypass detection.
Oct 4, 2025
How do zombie botnets hijack devices and why should IT teams care?
Learn how zombie botnets compromise devices, the signs to watch for, and practical defenses IT teams can use to block them.
Oct 4, 2025
How does an intrusion prevention system protect my network?
Learn what an intrusion prevention system (IPS) does, how it stops attacks, and practical tips for implementation.
Oct 4, 2025
How does access logging secure systems and speed incident response?
Learn what access logging records, why it’s critical for security, and best practices for collecting and protecting logs.
Oct 4, 2025
How does Managed Detection and Response protect my organization?
Learn what Managed Detection and Response (MDR) does, how it works, and how to choose the right provider to strengthen your security posture.
Oct 4, 2025
How does DNS poisoning work and how can teams defend against it?
DNS poisoning feeds resolvers forged answers that redirect users to attacker sites. How cache poisoning works, real incidents, and layered defenses.
Oct 4, 2025
How should organizations apply the principle of least privilege?
A practical FAQ for IT teams on applying least privilege to limit risk, manage permissions, and protect systems.
Oct 4, 2025
How does IaC scanning protect cloud infrastructure?
Learn what IaC scanning is, why it matters, how it works, and practical steps to add it into CI/CD pipelines.
Oct 4, 2025
How does POP3 work and why should security teams care?
How POP3 works step by step, why its download-and-delete model creates security gaps, and how MSPs can lock down or retire legacy mail clients.
Oct 4, 2025
How do malware packers hide malicious code?
Learn how malware packers hide code, signs of packing, detection methods, and response steps for security teams.
Oct 4, 2025
Does on‑prem security still matter in the cloud era?
FAQ guide: what on‑prem means, why it still matters, pros and cons, and practical steps IT teams should take.
Oct 4, 2025
What is a cryptor and how does it hide malware?
Learn what cryptors are, how they conceal malware, and concrete steps defenders can take to detect and respond.
Oct 4, 2025
How can DNS poisoning redirect traffic and what stops it?
Understand DNS poisoning: how it redirects traffic, detection signs, and concrete defenses IT teams can deploy.
Oct 4, 2025
How do exploit kits work and how can you stop them?
Exploit kits fingerprint browsers, exploit unpatched flaws, and install malware with no clicks. See the attack chain and the controls that stop it.
Oct 4, 2025
How does double tagging (Q-in-Q) work and what should IT teams know?
Practical guide to double tagging (Q-in-Q): operation, security risks, and mitigation best practices for IT teams.
Oct 4, 2025
What is data sovereignty and who controls your data?
Understand how data sovereignty assigns legal control based on where data is stored and what IT teams must do to comply.
Oct 4, 2025
How does Cloud Workload Protection keep cloud workloads safe?
Practical FAQ on Cloud Workload Protection: what it is, key features, and how to choose and deploy CWP across cloud environments.
Oct 3, 2025
What are the OWASP Top 10 web risks and how do I defend against them?
A concise Q&A guide to the OWASP Top 10: what each risk means, impacts, and practical steps to mitigate them.
Oct 3, 2025
How do digital certificates secure websites and identities?
Learn what digital certificates are, how they work, and practical steps to manage and validate certificates for secure networks.
Oct 3, 2025
How does SOA influence cybersecurity in modern enterprises?
Practical Q&A on SOA security: risks, controls, and migration steps for IT teams.
Oct 3, 2025
How do cyberweapons work and how can you defend?
Learn how cyberweapons operate, real-world examples, delivery tactics, and practical defenses to protect critical systems.
Oct 3, 2025
How does a decompiler work and why should security teams use one?
Learn what a decompiler does, how it reconstructs readable code from binaries, and why security teams rely on it for malware analysis and vulnerability…
Oct 3, 2025
How do honey tokens detect intruders and protect systems?
Short FAQ for security teams explaining honey tokens, types, placement, and response best practices.
Oct 3, 2025
What is a media server and why does it matter for security?
Quick guide to media servers, risks, and practical security steps for IT teams.
Oct 3, 2025
How does Transport Layer Security (TLS) secure data in transit?
What TLS does, how the handshake works, where it’s used, and how to keep TLS deployments secure.
Oct 3, 2025
How do watering hole attacks use trusted websites?
Understand watering hole attacks: how they target trusted websites, common techniques, detection tips, and practical defenses for IT teams.
Oct 3, 2025
How do RAM scrapers steal card data
Understand RAM scrapers, why POS systems are targeted, and clear steps IT teams can take to prevent and detect memory‑scraping malware.
Oct 3, 2025
How do Security Identifiers (SIDs) work in Windows?
Understand Windows Security Identifiers (SIDs), common SID risks, and practical steps to manage SIDs across domains.
Oct 3, 2025
How does system development ensure cybersecurity?
How secure system development reduces risk, lowers remediation costs, and embeds defenses throughout the SDLC.
Oct 3, 2025
What are this month's product updates MSPs need to know?
Monthly rundown for MSPs: Palisade rolled out AI email scanning, custom subdomains, a dynamic detection workflow, and a clearer security score.
Oct 3, 2025
Why will ransomware still be a major threat in 2024?
Why ransomware remains a top threat in 2024 and what MSPs and SMBs can do to reduce risk.
Oct 3, 2025
Which YouTube channels should MSPs subscribe to?
The 10 YouTube channels worth an MSP's time, covering marketing, technical skills, and threat research, plus a system for turning videos into results.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs enhance cybersecurity missions with new product updates?
FAQ for MSPs explaining recent product updates: scheduled reporting, automated user controls, white-label overrides, and improved threat detection.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs simplify security controls across clients?
Practical updates for MSPs to set Defender exclusions, tune spam handling, speed scans, and lower false positives.
Oct 3, 2025
How do MSPs protect Workspace and M365 from AI attacks?
MSPs must secure Google Workspace and M365 against AI-enabled attacks using unified, proactive defenses to protect SMB clients.
Oct 3, 2025
How is AI reshaping unified detection and response?
Discover how AI centralizes detection and response to shorten MTTR and unify security tools for MSPs.
Oct 3, 2025
Which cybersecurity subreddits should every MSP join?
Top cybersecurity subreddits MSPs should follow for threat intel, tools, and community advice.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs get ahead during Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Actionable guidance for MSPs to use Cybersecurity Awareness Month to harden defenses, train teams, and educate clients.
Oct 3, 2025
Why should organizations run regular phishing simulations?
Why perform routine phishing simulations, the best practices, and quick steps to strengthen employee detection and reporting.
Oct 3, 2025
How are cybercriminals accessing your clients' networks?
Five common, often-missed ways attackers infiltrate client networks — and clear steps MSPs can take to stop them.
Oct 3, 2025
How MSPs protect businesses after macOS security flaws
How MSPs detect and mitigate the new Microsoft macOS vulnerabilities and what businesses should do now.
Oct 3, 2025
How did a critical Chrome flaw show MSPs why updates matter?
CVE-2024-7971, a high-severity Chrome flaw, shows why MSPs must patch clients quickly and automate updates to reduce risk.
Oct 3, 2025
How can organizations prevent account hijacking and recover quickly?
Stop account hijacking with phishing-resistant MFA, fast session revocation, and OAuth audits. A first-hour recovery playbook for MSPs and IT admins.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs protect SMBs with unified detection?
How MSPs can use automatic, unified detection and response to protect SMBs: benefits, rollout steps, KPIs, and vendor checklist.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs secure clients after the 10B password leak?
Steps MSPs can take after the 10B password leak: monitoring, MFA, password hygiene, and incident response to reduce account takeover risk.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs boost security and efficiency for SMBs?
How MSPs can use automated detection and response to improve security, cut overhead, and help clients recover faster.
Oct 3, 2025
How are attackers hijacking RMM tools to breach MSPs and clients?
Attackers are abusing RMM tools to infiltrate MSPs and customers. Learn signs, prevention steps, and a security checklist.
Oct 3, 2025
Which cybersecurity standards go beyond Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is only a baseline. Compare ISO 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA and GDPR — and pick the right next step.
Oct 3, 2025
Why should MSPs prioritize cybersecurity risk assessments?
How cybersecurity risk assessments protect MSPs and their clients, plus practical steps, benefits, and quick takeaways.
Oct 3, 2025
How is AI reshaping cybersecurity for MSPs?
How AI changes managed security: impacts, risks, and steps MSPs should take to protect clients and scale services.
Oct 3, 2025
What email threats should MSPs worry about most?
Top email threats MSPs and clients must know, with clear defenses and recommended steps to reduce risk.
Oct 3, 2025
Which MSP conferences and events should you attend in 2024?
Top MSP conferences for 2024: what to expect, who to meet, and how to decide which events to attend.
Oct 3, 2025
How does business hacking put MSP clients at risk?
Why attackers target MSPs to reach their clients: CISA and FBI data on entry points, real incidents, and the controls that cut cross-client risk.
Oct 3, 2025
What data protection laws should every business owner know?
Key data protection laws every business should know and how to comply: GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, GLBA and best practices.
Oct 3, 2025
Cloud data protection essentials for MSPs and SMEs?
Simple, actionable steps MSPs and SMEs can use to reduce cloud data exposure, misconfiguration and credential leaks.
Oct 3, 2025
How can a small business build a cyber security plan?
Six clear steps to create and maintain a small-business cybersecurity plan: assess risks, secure communications, protect data, harden devices, automate…
Oct 3, 2025
Which 4 security solutions should small businesses use?
Four practical cyber security solutions small businesses should prioritize, with quick takeaways and FAQs for IT leaders.
Oct 3, 2025
How should MSPs respond to the FBI email phishing surge?
Phishing/spoofing is the FBI IC3's #1 crime type by volume; BEC drove $2.77B in 2024 losses. A practical playbook for MSPs to defend client email.
Oct 3, 2025
Is AI-Written Malware Evolving Faster Than Defenses?
How AI-generated malware is changing attacks and what MSPs and SMBs must do now to defend with Palisade.
Oct 3, 2025
Which MFA types should MSPs use to protect clients?
Which MFA types should MSPs deploy? Compare FIDO2 passkeys, authenticator apps, push, and SMS using CISA and NIST guidance, plus a client rollout plan.
Oct 3, 2025
What are HIPAA cybersecurity requirements for MSPs?
What HIPAA requires from MSPs as business associates: Security Rule safeguards, risk analysis, breach deadlines, and the proposed 2025 update.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs outpace cyber threats in 2024?
Actionable steps MSPs can take in 2024 to defend clients: AI-aware defenses, endpoint hardening, threat intel, training, backups, and incident response.
Oct 3, 2025
What should MSPs do first after a ransomware breach?
Six immediate steps MSPs should take after a ransomware breach to contain damage, notify clients, and start recovery.
Oct 3, 2025
Is SharpRhino ransomware a threat to MSPs?
SharpRhino was a C# RAT that Hunters International aimed at IT admins via a fake Angry IP Scanner site. What happened to it and how MSPs stay protected.
Oct 3, 2025
How should MSPs respond to Biden’s ban on Kaspersky to protect SMBs?
Actionable guidance for MSPs to replace Kaspersky, secure small businesses, and meet the 100-day deadline after the ban.
Oct 3, 2025
How will 2024 DMARC rules change MSPs’ email protection for SMBs?
Discover how MSPs should adapt to 2024 DMARC enforcement: steps, tools, third‑party handling, and rollout plans for SMB clients.
Oct 3, 2025
How can small businesses dodge cyber traps during Black Friday sales?
Practical steps for small businesses to prevent phishing, credential theft, and ransomware during Black Friday sales.
Oct 3, 2025
Can Rockstar 2FA bypass Microsoft 365 MFA?
Rockstar 2FA is a phishing-as-a-service kit that steals M365 session cookies to bypass MFA. How the AiTM attack works and what actually stops it.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs secure clients against holiday threats?
Attackers time ransomware and phishing for holidays, when SOC staffing drops. A pre-break checklist for MSPs: DMARC, MFA, tested backups, on-call plans.
Oct 3, 2025
What are the main MSP types and how do their pricing models work?
Clear answers on MSP types, common pricing models, and how to pick a model that protects margins and serves clients.
Oct 3, 2025
How should MSPs respond to the Defender vulnerability?
Q&A for MSPs on the Microsoft Defender vulnerability: immediate actions, communications, detection, and long-term protections for SMB clients.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs keep systems secure over the holidays?
Practical holiday cybersecurity guide for MSPs and IT pros: prepare defenses, automate monitoring, and communicate plans to protect clients when offices…
Oct 3, 2025
What did I learn from my first cybersecurity incident?
Practical lessons from a first cybersecurity incident: incident playbooks, customer-first triage, communication, and post-incident growth.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs grow with the Go-Giver approach?
Practical Q&A for MSPs on applying Go-Giver principles—value, trust, authenticity—to boost retention, referrals, and revenue.
Oct 3, 2025
Is November’s shopping frenzy the prime time for cyber scams?
November shopping spikes cyber scams. Learn the top threats, real examples, and practical steps MSPs and SMBs can take to reduce risk.
Oct 3, 2025
Which podcasts should every MSP bookmark?
Discover 14 podcasts that help MSPs grow, improve operations, and tighten security. Practical picks for IT leaders.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs use AI to stop social engineering?
AI tools and ongoing training help MSPs turn human vulnerability into a security advantage. Practical steps for phishing simulations and culture change.
Oct 3, 2025
Why does healthcare data attract ransomware attackers so often?
Why healthcare records draw ransomware attacks and what IT teams can do to reduce risk and recover quickly.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs drive sales without a dedicated sales team?
Owner-driven outreach, simple messaging, and an automated prospect funnel help MSPs grow without a dedicated sales staff.
Oct 3, 2025
What are the practical steps to recover from unexpected data loss?
Step-by-step Q&A on recovering from unexpected data loss, with quick takeaways and a Palisade recovery link.
Oct 3, 2025
How can MSPs build a business plan that drives sustainable growth?
Step-by-step Q&A for MSPs to build a pragmatic business plan for predictable growth, profitability, and scale.
Oct 3, 2025
What endpoint security stats should MSPs track in 2025?
Essential endpoint security statistics for MSPs in 2025, plus quick actions, takeaways, and FAQs.
Oct 3, 2025
How can healthcare organizations stop ransomware?
Practical steps healthcare teams can take to reduce ransomware risk: backups, MFA, training, segmentation, and monitoring.
Oct 3, 2025
What should MSPs do in the first 24 hours after a data breach?
A practical 24‑hour playbook for MSPs: containment, assessment, communication, recovery, and legal steps to reduce impact and restore operations.
Oct 2, 2025
How long should organizations retain EDR data for investigations?
How long to keep EDR data: vendor defaults (14-30 days), what PCI DSS and HIPAA require, and how to size retention to real attacker dwell times.
Oct 2, 2025
How can attackers exploit OAuth device code login?
How attackers exploit Device Code flow, what risks that creates, and practical mitigations for security teams.
Oct 2, 2025
How can teams find genuinely high-quality AI tools?
Practical FAQ for IT teams: how to evaluate and adopt high-quality AI tools with tests, metrics, and vendor checks.
Oct 2, 2025
Which RMM solutions should MSPs choose in 2025?
Short, practical answers for MSPs choosing RMM tools in 2025 — features, pricing, security, and deployment tips.
Oct 2, 2025
What trends should MSPs watch in 2025?
Top 2025 trends for MSPs: GenAI risks, identity-first security, AI-driven MDR, sales tactics, stack standardization, and automation.
Oct 2, 2025
Which password manager is best for MSPs to streamline operations?
Choose the right password manager for MSPs: features, integrations, and best practices to secure clients and speed operations.
Oct 2, 2025
Which MSP events and conferences should you attend in 2025?
Quick guide to the must-attend MSP events in 2025 for IT leaders and MSPs — learn where to network, train, and grow.
Oct 2, 2025
How should MSPs build an effective disaster recovery plan?
Step-by-step Q&A for MSPs: set RTO/RPO, design backups, test regularly, automate restores, and secure backups to reduce downtime.
Oct 2, 2025
How do you choose the right endpoint security solution?
How to choose endpoint security: what EDR must include, how to read MITRE and AV-Comparatives tests, vendor questions for MSPs, and rollout steps.
Oct 2, 2025
Which MSP tools should every managed service provider have in 2025?
A concise FAQ for MSPs on essential tools in 2025: security, RMM, PSA, backup, email protection and how Palisade fits in.
Oct 2, 2025
How can MSPs run a results-driven Quarterly Business Review (QBR)?
A concise QBR checklist for MSPs: metrics, agenda, SLA reviews, action plans, and meeting best practices to prove value and retain clients.
Oct 2, 2025
How should MSPs respond to new import tariffs?
Actionable lessons for MSPs to manage margin pressure, vendor talks, pricing, and customer trust in a tariff-driven market.
Oct 2, 2025
How can MSPs build client budgets and roadmaps?
Practical steps MSPs can use to build client budgets and cybersecurity roadmaps that deliver measurable ROI and lasting results.
Oct 2, 2025
How could the Israel–Iran cyber war affect U.S. companies?
How the Israel–Iran cyber conflict, hacktivism, and AI disinformation create risks for U.S. companies — and what security teams should do now.
Oct 2, 2025
How are Entra ID app registrations abused for persistence?
Learn how attackers exploit Entra ID app registrations for persistent access, how to detect abuse, and practical remediation steps for IT teams.
Oct 2, 2025
How do you sell an MSP and maximize your exit valuation?
How to sell your MSP, boost valuation, and prepare for a smooth exit — practical steps and KPIs for MSP owners.
Oct 2, 2025
How can you simulate fileless credential dumping?
Practical Q&A on simulating in-memory credential theft to validate endpoint protections and incident response.
Oct 2, 2025
Can attackers use trusted installers to blind EDR?
How attackers hide payloads inside legitimate installers to bypass endpoint detection and create blind spots; detection and mitigation steps for IT teams.
Oct 2, 2025
How are MSPs ramping up security this summer?
Platform updates and product improvements MSPs should know now — rewritten for Palisade.
Oct 2, 2025
How do attackers misuse SharePoint Online?
How attackers exploit SharePoint Online: reconnaissance, initial access, lateral movement, persistence, and practical defenses for IT teams.
Oct 2, 2025
How did ShinyHunters use vishing and OAuth abuse to breach the cloud?
How social engineering and OAuth token misuse let attackers access cloud CRM data — and what security teams should do now.
Oct 2, 2025
How can MSPs build strategic vendor partnerships that drive growth?
Practical, step-by-step answers for MSPs to evaluate vendors, structure partnerships, and scale revenue without compromising security.
Oct 2, 2025
How can organizations stop the top identity-related threats?
Explore the leading identity threats—BEC, credential stuffing, ATO, auth bypass—and how MSPs can prevent them with MFA, least privilege, MDR, and DMARC.
Oct 2, 2025
How is security innovation reshaping managed security services?
Explore platform updates: ITDR for Google Workspace beta, phishing simulations at scale, one-click agent uninstall, AI improvements, and recent awards.
Oct 2, 2025
How are identity threats evolving against Google Workspace in 2025?
Identity attacks on Google Workspace surged in 2025. Learn key trends, defenses, quick takeaways, and FAQs for IT teams.
Oct 2, 2025
How does fileless malware operate and how can you stop it?
Understand fileless malware — how it runs in memory, common techniques, and practical defenses IT teams can use to detect and stop it.
Oct 2, 2025
What security awareness statistics should MSPs watch in 2025?
Top security awareness numbers MSPs need in 2025: phishing risk, training gaps, insider threat drivers, and action steps for defense.
Oct 2, 2025
Is DMARC the email security game-changer organizations need?
Learn how DMARC stops spoofing, works with SPF/DKIM, and why MSPs should add it. Use Palisade to check and manage your DMARC.
Oct 2, 2025
How does DMARC affect cyber insurance and claims?
How DMARC impacts cyber insurance eligibility, claims, and premiums — practical guidance and a checklist for IT teams.
Oct 2, 2025
DoS vs DDoS Attacks: What's the Difference?
DoS vs DDoS: a DoS attack floods a target from one source, a DDoS from thousands of botnet devices. Compare scale, tracing, blocking, and defenses.
Oct 2, 2025
How does a DMARC record protect my domain and improve email delivery?
Discover how a DMARC DNS record prevents spoofing, improves inbox placement, and protects your brand. Learn practical benefits and next steps.
Oct 2, 2025
How can data loss derail your business operations?
Learn how data loss harms reputation, revenue, partners, and employees — and what IT teams can do to prevent and recover.
Oct 2, 2025
What are the easiest ways to protect your business data?
Learn ten easy data protection solutions, from firewalls to user behavior analysis, to keep your business safe from breaches.
Oct 1, 2025
What Are the Best Email Security Practices for Businesses?
Discover essential email security best practices for businesses, including DMARC, DKIM, SPF, MFA, and employee training.
Oct 1, 2025
How do I set up SPF and DKIM for Zoho Campaigns?
Learn how to configure SPF and DKIM for Zoho Campaigns with Palisade's guide. Follow simple steps to improve email authentication and protect your brand.
Oct 1, 2025
How Do I Set Up SPF and DKIM for Amazon SES?
Learn how to set up SPF and DKIM in Amazon SES, verify domains, add DNS records, and ensure email authentication passes DMARC.
Oct 1, 2025
What Are the Five Stages of Penetration Testing?
Learn the five stages of penetration testing, from planning to retesting, and why each step is crucial for protecting your business against cyber threats.
Oct 1, 2025
What are the different types of penetration testing?
Learn about penetration testing areas, styles, techniques, and methods to strengthen your security posture.
Oct 1, 2025
How can I configure SPF and DKIM for ChargeBee?
Learn how to configure SPF and DKIM for ChargeBee with detailed SMTP setup instructions and quick FAQs.
Oct 1, 2025
What is the new Viewer role on the Palisade platform?
Learn how Palisade’s new Viewer Role gives MSPs a secure, read‑only view of domain data, boosting transparency without risking configuration changes.
Oct 1, 2025
What are Gmail and Yahoo error codes and how can I fix them?
Understand Gmail and Yahoo error codes, why they matter, and step‑by‑step fixes for email authentication compliance.
Oct 1, 2025
How Does Palisade Handle DMARC for Inbound Emails?
Discover Palisade's approach to DMARC for inbound emails, enabling anti‑spoofing and proper policy enforcement.
Oct 1, 2025
How can I set up Managed DMARC with Palisade?
Set up Palisade Hosted DMARC in minutes: add one CNAME, verify, and manage your policy from a slider — from p=none monitoring to full p=reject.
Oct 1, 2025
What Exactly Is a DMARC Failure Report and Why Should You Care?
Discover DMARC failure reports, their key fields, how to enable them, pros and cons, and best practices for managing real‑time email authentication failures.
Oct 1, 2025
How Can You Move from Reactive to Proactive Email Security Posture?
Learn how to transition from reactive to proactive email security with expert Q&A from our webinar. Get actionable steps for DMARC, DKIM, SPF, and BIMI.
Oct 1, 2025
Why am I seeing 'External Verification Failure' in DMARC?
Learn why DMARC “External verification failure” appears and how to fix it by adding a TXT record to the external domain’s DNS.
Oct 1, 2025
How can schools prevent security incidents?
Learn about recent education security incidents and how to safeguard schools with email authentication, ransomware protection, and best practices.
Oct 1, 2025
How can I add a DMARC record in Cloudflare?
Learn how to add a DMARC record in Cloudflare, improve email deliverability, and protect against phishing and spoofing.
Oct 1, 2025
How Secure Is Your Email Communication Today?
Discover how email works, the main security threats, and actionable steps like DMARC, encryption, VPN, and MFA to protect your messages.
Oct 1, 2025
Why have only 61% of manufacturers adopted DMARC?
Only 61% of top manufacturers have DMARC, and just 19% enforce reject. Learn why and how to protect email.
Sep 30, 2025
Why a single solution can’t stop ransomware?
Discover why ransomware evolves, the limits of single defenses, and practical steps to protect your organization with layered security.
Sep 30, 2025
Which Tools Are Used in a DDoS Attack?
Explore the most common DDoS attack tools, their categories, and how they work to help you strengthen your defenses.
Sep 30, 2025
Why Should MSPs Offer Email Security Services?
Learn why MSPs must offer email security services, the key protocols (DMARC, SPF, DKIM, BIMI), and how to protect clients with cloud‑native solutions.
Sep 30, 2025
What are the 14 most common social engineering attacks?
Discover the 14 types of social engineering attacks, their tactics, and effective defenses to keep your business safe.
Sep 30, 2025
How can remote teams avoid cybersecurity risks?
Discover key cybersecurity risks for remote teams and actionable tips to keep your data safe while working from home.
Sep 30, 2025
Why DMARC Fails and How to Fix It
Learn why DMARC fails, common alignment issues, and how Palisade tools can help you fix them.
Sep 30, 2025
How can I send secure email using Outlook?
Encrypt Outlook messages with Purview Message Encryption, sensitivity labels, or S/MIME — plus the DNS records that stop someone spoofing your domain.
Sep 30, 2025
Why is DMARC Vital for the Banking Industry?
The banking sector has always been a prime target for cybercriminals, and the shift to digital services has amplified the risk.
Sep 29, 2025
How Do Gmail’s New Blue Verified Checkmarks Impact BIMI Adoption?
Email authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC have become standard practice for protecting brand reputation, but many organizations still…
Sep 29, 2025
How does Palisade’s partnership with KnowBe4 improve email privacy?
Middletown, Delaware, USA – November 18, 2022: Palisade, the all‑in‑one email security and deliverability platform, announced the close of a $2.3 million…
Sep 29, 2025
What Are the Top Email Security Tips for Small Businesses?
Small businesses rely heavily on email, making them prime targets for cybercriminals.
Sep 29, 2025
What makes hybrid malware a serious threat to businesses?
Hybrid malware blends two or more malicious code families—such as a worm paired with a rootkit—to deliver a single, powerful attack.
Sep 29, 2025
What is a computer worm and how does it spread?
A computer worm is a self‑replicating piece of malicious software that spreads without needing to attach to a host file.
Sep 29, 2025
What to Expect at Oracle’s Meet the Startups Event with Palisade?
Oracle selected Palisade after a rigorous risk‑management screening because our email security platform delivers measurable protection against phishing…
Sep 29, 2025
How Can You Detect Malware on Your Devices?
1. Review running processes. Open Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (macOS) and look for unfamiliar entries consuming CPU or memory.
Sep 29, 2025
Why are 97% of Indonesian domains vulnerable to cyberattacks?
Recent analysis of Indonesia’s country‑code top‑level domains (ccTLDs) shows a staggering security gap.
Sep 29, 2025
What exactly is a data breach and how can you stop it?
A data breach is an unauthorized exposure, transmission, or use of confidential information, potentially crippling an organization’s operations.
Sep 29, 2025
What Is Fileless Malware and How Can You Defend Against It?
Fileless malware is a stealthy type of malicious code that runs directly in a computer’s memory without ever touching the hard drive as a traditional…
Sep 29, 2025
What Are the Top 5 Most Notorious Malware Attacks of All Time?
You may not realize it, but a malware incident happens roughly every 39 seconds worldwide.
Sep 29, 2025
What is Whaling Phishing and How Can You Prevent It?
Whaling phishing is a targeted email fraud that pretends to be a senior executive or high‑level official in order to trick recipients into revealing…
Sep 29, 2025
What is Spyware and How Can You Safeguard Against It?
Spyware is a stealthy type of malware that secretly monitors and steals data from your device without your consent.
Sep 29, 2025
What is an impersonation attack and how can you stop it?
Impersonation attacks are a form of social engineering where a malicious actor pretends to be a trusted person—often a senior executive or a known…
Sep 29, 2025
How Can You Safely Handle Malicious Email Attachments?
Look for unexpected file types, executable extensions (.exe, .bat), or mismatched file names.
Sep 29, 2025
What Are the Most Common Types of DDoS Attacks and How Do They Work?
A Distributed Denial‑of‑Service (DDoS) attack floods a target’s network or application with bogus traffic, overwhelming resources and rendering services…
Sep 29, 2025
How can you detect DDoS attacks?
Cyber threats continue to evolve, and distributed denial‑of‑service (DDoS) attacks remain a top concern for organizations of all sizes.
Sep 29, 2025
How can I create a DMARC record in DNS with Palisade?
Create a DMARC record in DNS with Palisade: what to publish, the exact TXT syntax, where it goes, how to verify it's live, and how to fix common errors.
Sep 29, 2025
How can secure email gateways protect my organization?
Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) act as a protective shield that scans every incoming email before it lands in your users’ inboxes, blocking spam, phishing…
Sep 29, 2025
What Were the Major Email Security Highlights in September 2021?
September 2021 saw a flurry of email‑related security news, ranging from regulatory actions to new protection tools. What regulatory action did the U.S.
Sep 29, 2025
How to Set Up DMARC, SPF, and DKIM on DreamHost
DMARC (Domain‑based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) tells receiving mail servers how to handle unauthenticated mail from your domain.
Sep 29, 2025
What Were the Key Email Security Highlights in October 2021?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, launched by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, runs every October to promote best practices in digital safety.
Sep 29, 2025
Key insights from Splunk's State of Security report
Splunk’s inaugural State of Security Report compiles insights from 535 security leaders worldwide, offering a snapshot of today’s threat landscape and…
Sep 29, 2025
Why are targeted email attacks so hard to stop?
Targeted email attacks—often called spear‑phishing—are engineered to look like legitimate communication, making them notoriously hard to detect and stop.
Sep 29, 2025
What Are the Real Impacts of Social Engineering on Your Business?
Social engineering is a hacking technique that targets the human element of security rather than technology.
Sep 29, 2025
What is Spam Email and How to Prevent It?
Spam email is unsolicited bulk mail. Learn how filters score it, what authentication records block it at the source, and how to protect your domain.
Sep 29, 2025
How Does Business Email Compromise (BEC) Threaten Your Business?
Business email compromise (BEC) is a social‑engineering attack where cybercriminals target corporate email accounts to trick employees into sending money…
Sep 29, 2025
What is ransomware and how does it spread?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that locks or encrypts a victim’s data and demands a ransom for its release.
Sep 29, 2025
What Exactly Is Spoofing and How Can You Stop It?
Spoofing is a broad term for attacks where cybercriminals pretend to be a trusted source—whether an email sender, website, or even a phone number—to trick…
Sep 29, 2025
Why Should MSPs Prioritize Email Security?
Companies around the globe rely on managed service providers (MSPs) to keep their IT environments running smoothly.
Sep 29, 2025
How Do Honeypots Safeguard Your Network Against Cyber Attacks?
Honeypots are decoy systems that attract malicious actors and capture their tactics for analysis. What is a honeypot and why use it?
Sep 29, 2025
What Are the Most Effective Data Loss Prevention Strategies?
Data loss costs organizations an average of $3.92 million worldwide, making it one of the biggest threats to business continuity.
Sep 29, 2025
How can you stop spoofing attacks?
Imagine you get an urgent email that looks like it’s from your insurance provider, asking for personal details.
Sep 29, 2025
How Does IP Spoofing Work and How Can You Stop It?
IP spoofing remains a stealthy technique that lets attackers disguise their true location.
Sep 29, 2025
What is a watering hole attack and how can you stop it?
Watering hole attacks are stealthy cyber‑threats that compromise legitimate websites frequented by a specific audience, turning those trusted sites into…
Sep 29, 2025
Why is Penetration Testing Essential for Your Business?
Penetration testing, often called pen testing, is a proactive security practice where ethical hackers simulate real‑world attacks to uncover hidden…
Sep 29, 2025
How can I take down lookalike domains targeting my business?
You’ve built a trusted brand, invested years in customer relationships, and worked hard to establish credibility.
Sep 29, 2025
What were the biggest email security headlines in April 2022?
Welcome back to our weekly security roundup. This week’s focus is on three major email‑related incidents that could impact your organization’s defenses.
Sep 29, 2025
What are the biggest cybersecurity risks for remote teams?
The biggest threats stem from devices and connections that sit outside the corporate network.
Sep 29, 2025
Why are my emails landing in spam and how can I fix it?
Getting your messages stuck in the spam folder is frustrating for any email marketer. It usually signals a fixable problem, not bad luck.
Sep 29, 2025
What do Google's updated DMARC reports reveal?
Google’s DMARC aggregate reports now include diagnostic details about why an email fails sender authentication requirements.
Sep 29, 2025
How Can Retail Brands Use BIMI to Boost Email Open Rates?
Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) lets a retailer display its logo next to the email in the inbox.
Sep 29, 2025
Why am I seeing DMARC failures and how can I fix them?
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is a protocol that tells receiving mail servers how to handle messages that fail…
Sep 29, 2025
How can you spot fake emails and protect yourself from scams?
Phishing attacks are getting more sophisticated, but you can protect yourself by learning to spot the red flags in fake emails.
Sep 29, 2025
What’s the difference between DKIM and SPF and why does it matter?
SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is a path‑based authentication method that checks whether the sending server’s IP address is authorized to use the domain in…
Sep 29, 2025
What is Palisade Labs and how can it boost your email authentication?
Welcome to Palisade Labs – a dedicated sandbox inside the Palisade platform where you can explore cutting‑edge email authentication experiments before…
Sep 29, 2025
Should you DIY DMARC or use an automated service?
DMARC is an email authentication protocol that builds on SPF and DKIM, letting domain owners set policies for how unauthenticated mail should be handled.
Sep 29, 2025
How dormakaba keeps email security strong at scale
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can boost growth, expand market share, and streamline supply chains.
Sep 29, 2025
What are Microsoft's new email authentication rules?
Microsoft announced it will enforce the same email authentication standards that Google and Yahoo already require.
Sep 29, 2025
How can you effectively manage multiple DKIM records for your domain?
Managing several DKIM records across different services and subdomains can feel overwhelming, but a systematic approach makes it manageable and keeps your…
Sep 29, 2025
What’s the $50 B impact of BEC scams and how to stop them?
Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams have now been reported to cost organizations worldwide a staggering $50 billion.
Sep 29, 2025
How will the SVB collapse boost BEC scams and what can you do?
Whenever a crisis strikes in today’s digital world—whether a natural disaster or a financial shock—people flock to the Internet for help, updates, and…
Sep 29, 2025
What’s the current state of DMARC adoption in Japan?
Email fraud and spoofing is a global problem. That’s why Palisade aims to expand into Japan to promote DMARC and curb these threats. Quick Takeaways
Sep 29, 2025
How can you simplify the journey to DMARC enforcement?
Simplify DMARC enforcement: inventory senders from aggregate reports, fix SPF/DKIM alignment per service, ramp with pct, and automate the monitoring.
Sep 29, 2025
What can we learn from Will Boyd about deliverability?
Will reminds himself of past successes, recognizing that he’s overcome similar frustrations before, which fuels confidence.
Sep 29, 2025
What is email authentication and why does it matter?
Email authentication lets receiving servers verify that mail from your domain is authorized. Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work together and why it matters.
Sep 29, 2025
How can you resolve Yahoo and Gmail email error codes?
Google and Yahoo are tightening email authentication rules, and you may see new SMTP error codes when sending messages.
Sep 29, 2025
What is shadow IT and how can you stop it?
Shadow IT refers to any technology—apps, services, devices, or software—that employees use without explicit approval from the IT department.
Sep 29, 2025
Are DMARC Failure Reports Worth the Trouble for Your Email Security?
DMARC forensic reports—often called failure reports—appear to offer instant insight into suspicious email activity.
Sep 29, 2025
Why must NZ government domains adopt new email standards?
New Zealand’s Digital Government has released the Secure Government Email (SGE) Framework, a modern set of technical controls that replace the legacy…
Sep 29, 2025
How Amazon SES + Palisade simplify bulk sender compliance
In recent years, the email ecosystem has seen a surge of initiatives aimed at tightening authentication standards.
Sep 29, 2025
What Can We Learn from Travis Hazlewood About Email Deliverability?
Travis leads email deliverability at Ortto, bringing five years of cross‑platform experience to keep both platform and customer emails landing in inboxes.
Sep 29, 2025
How can you check and improve your email domain reputation?
Check your email domain reputation with the right tools, understand Google's real spam-rate thresholds, and fix the signals that push mail into spam.
Sep 29, 2025
Spear phishing vs phishing: key differences in 2025
Spear phishing vs phishing: how targeting, research, and payloads differ, why each one gets through, and the layered defenses that stop both.
Sep 29, 2025
Why does my DKIM signature fail alignment and how can I fix it?
DKIM can verify yet still fail alignment when the signing domain doesn't match your From: address. Here's why it happens and how to fix each cause.
Sep 29, 2025
Why do corporations struggle with DMARC enforcement?
The Online Trust Alliance (OTA) recently released its 2016 Annual Online Trust Audit, shedding light on how large enterprises, financial institutions, and…
Sep 29, 2025
What is a whaling attack and how can you stop it?
Whaling attacks are highly targeted phishing attempts aimed at the most senior leaders within an organization—CEOs, CFOs, board members, and other…
Sep 29, 2025
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks: 2025 guide
You receive an urgent email from your CEO requesting a wire transfer. It looks legit—right email address, familiar language, and insider details.
Sep 29, 2025
Why Is My BIMI SVG Format Causing Logo Issues?
Have you spent hours setting up your BIMI record only to find your logo is nowhere to be found in people’s inboxes?
Sep 29, 2025
What Is Angler Phishing and How Can You Stop It?
Angler phishing uses fake social-media support accounts to bait frustrated customers. Learn how the attack works, the warning signs, and how to shut it down.
Sep 29, 2025
How can you win over execs to invest in DMARC and email security?
Getting budget for an email security stack can feel like selling ice to penguins.
Sep 29, 2025
What is email impersonation and how can you prevent it in 2025?
Email impersonation isn’t just an IT problem. It’s a silent storm, quietly eroding your brand’s reputation, customer trust, and financial stability.
Sep 29, 2025
What is email filtering and how does it prevent spam?
Email filtering blocks spam by checking sender reputation, authentication records, and message content. Learn how spam filters work and prevent false positives.
Sep 29, 2025
Why is FedRAMP compliance important?
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is the U.S.
Sep 29, 2025
What are the 3 types of email impersonation attacks?
The cost of Business Email Compromise (BEC) totaled more than $50 billion over a nine-year period ending July 2019, according to the FBI.
Sep 29, 2025
How can you protect your brand from impersonation with anti‑spoofing?
Anti‑spoofing technology and features might not be the flashiest part of your email stack, but they can make or break your email program—and your brand’s…
Sep 29, 2025
What are the key elements of DMARC syntax?
DMARC (Domain‑based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is the protocol that protects your brand from email impersonation.
Sep 29, 2025
What is email spoofing and how can you prevent it?
Email spoofing is a deceptive practice cybercriminals use to disguise their identity by altering the sender information in emails.
Sep 29, 2025
What is an AAAA DNS record (Quad‑A explained)?
What an AAAA (Quad‑A) DNS record is, how it maps a domain to an IPv6 address, how it differs from an A record, and how to add and test one correctly.
Sep 29, 2025
Why do your emails go to spam and how can you fix it?
The spam folder: every email marketer’s worst nightmare. Why do your emails end up in the spam folder, and is there anything you can do about it?
Sep 29, 2025
How can AI and zero trust improve email security?
Email security isn’t what it used to be. Today’s cybercriminals wield AI to craft phishing emails that can fool even senior executives.
Sep 29, 2025
What do Google's DMARC reports say about sender failures?
Google has rolled out a helpful update to its DMARC aggregate reports: new diagnostic details about why an email fails sender authentication requirements.
Sep 29, 2025
What is TLS? Transport Layer Security Explained
Learn how TLS protects your data with encryption, authentication, and integrity checks.
Jun 13, 2025
What is SSL? Secure Sockets Layer Explained Simply
Learn how SSL secures online communications, protects data, and boosts user trust.
Jun 13, 2025
What is an HTTPs? Secure Web Connections Explained
Discover how HTTPS keeps your online interactions secure through encryption, authentication, and data integrity.
Jun 11, 2025
What is a Firewall? Network Security Basics Explained
Discover what firewalls are, how they work, and why they’re crucial for network security.
Jun 11, 2025
What is an email Alias? Uses, Setup and Security
Discover what an email alias is and how it organizes your inbox.
Jun 6, 2025
What does BCC mean in email?
Learn what BCC means in email and how it protects privacy.
Jun 5, 2025
What is POP3? Post Office Protocol 3 Explained
Learn how POP3 downloads emails for offline use and local storage.
Jun 5, 2025
What is IMAP? Internet Message Access Protocol Basics
Learn how IMAP syncs emails across devices with server-based access.
Jun 5, 2025
What are 550 Errors? SMTP Bounce Codes Explained
Explore 550 errors, their many variants, and fixes to boost your email deliverability.
Jun 3, 2025
What is Spear Phishing? Targeted Attacks Explained
Spear phishing is a targeted email attack that impersonates someone you trust. Learn how it works, why it succeeds, and how to defend against it.
May 29, 2025
What is an A record? DNS Address Records Explained
Discover what A records are, how they function, and their role in web and email.
May 29, 2025
What is an IP Address? IPv4 vs IPv6 Explained Simply
Learn what IP addresses are, how they work, and why they matter for internet and email security.
May 29, 2025
What is an IP Reputation?
Learn about IP reputation, ensuring email deliverability with SPF, DKIM, DMARC authentication protocols.
May 26, 2025
What is a Domain Reputation?
Domain reputation is your domain's trust score with mailbox providers. Learn what shapes it, how to check it, and how to keep it high.
May 26, 2025
What is a CNAME record? DNS Alias Records Explained
What a CNAME record is, how DNS aliases resolve to a canonical name, the rules that trip people up (no apex, no siblings), and how CNAMEs power email setup.
May 24, 2025
What is a TXT record? DNS Text Records Explained
What a DNS TXT record is, how it works, the 255-character string limit, and how SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI all rely on it.
May 23, 2025
What is Email Deliverability?
What email deliverability means, how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC decide inbox placement, and the 2026 Gmail and Yahoo sender rules you now have to meet.
May 23, 2025
What is Malware? Types, Examples and Prevention
Explore malware, harmful software spread via phishing, and how SPF, DKIM, DMARC protect you.
May 21, 2025
What is an Email Header?
What an email header is, how to read the Received and Authentication-Results lines, why the From address can lie, and how headers expose spoofing.
May 21, 2025
What is DKIM2? The Next Generation of DKIM Explained
Explore DKIM2, an advanced email authentication protocol preventing spoofing with robust cryptographic signatures.
May 15, 2025
What is Spoofing? Email Spoofing Attacks Explained
Learn about spoofing, fake email attacks, and how to protect with email authentication.
May 13, 2025
What is Phishing? Attack Types and Prevention Guide
What phishing is, how the attack works step by step, the main types, and how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC plus user training stop it.
May 13, 2025
What are Spam Emails? Causes, Risks and Prevention
What spam email is, how it works, how to stop and avoid it in your inbox, and how domain owners use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to keep spammers from spoofing them.
May 13, 2025
What is an MUA? Mail User Agents Explained Simply
Discover MUAs, email clients for sending and managing emails with SMTP, IMAP, and security.
May 13, 2025
What is a PTR Record? Reverse DNS Lookups Explained
A PTR record maps an IP address back to a hostname for reverse DNS. Learn how PTR records work, why email servers require them, and how to set one up.
May 13, 2025
What is ARC? Authenticated Received Chain Explained
Learn about ARC, the email protocol preserving SPF/DKIM/DMARC through relays for secure delivery.
May 13, 2025
What is MTA-STS? SMTP Security Policy Explained
What MTA-STS is, how it forces TLS on inbound SMTP, the DNS record and policy you publish, and how it pairs with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to secure email.
May 12, 2025
What is a RUF? DMARC Forensic Reports Explained
Explore RUF in DMARC, the URI for forensic email failure reports. Learn how it helps detect spoofing and troubleshoot authentication issues.
May 12, 2025
What is a RUA? DMARC Aggregate Reports Explained
Learn about RUA in DMARC, the URI for receiving aggregate email reports. Discover how it helps monitor authentication and combat spoofing.
May 12, 2025
What is a VMC? Verified Mark Certificates for BIMI
Learn about VMCs, digital certificates that verify logo ownership for BIMI. Discover how they enhance email trust and branding with DMARC.
May 12, 2025
What is a DNS? Domain Name System Basics Explained
Discover DNS, the internet’s address book. Learn how it translates domain names to IP addresses, supports email, and enhances security with SPF and DMARC.
May 12, 2025
What is an MTA? Mail Transfer Agents Explained
Learn about MTAs, the software that sends and routes emails. Discover how they work, their benefits, and tips for secure setup with SMTP and DMARC.
May 12, 2025
What is SMTP? Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Explained
Discover SMTP, the protocol for sending emails. Learn how it works, its benefits, and tips for secure setup with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
May 12, 2025
What is an MX Record? Mail Exchange DNS Explained
What an MX record is, how mail servers use priority to route email, the exact records for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and how to check yours.
May 12, 2025
What is SPF? Sender Policy Framework Explained
Explore SPF, the email authentication tool that prevents domain spoofing.
May 12, 2025
What is BIMI? Brand Indicators for Message Identification
What BIMI is, how it displays your verified logo in the inbox, the DMARC and certificate (VMC or CMC) requirements, and which email clients actually support it.
May 12, 2025
What is DKIM? DomainKeys Identified Mail Explained
What DKIM is, how the public/private key signature works, the exact DNS record to publish, current key-length guidance, and how it feeds SPF and DMARC.
Apr 23, 2025
What is DMARC? Email Authentication Explained Simply
What DMARC is, how it uses SPF and DKIM alignment to stop spoofing, the exact DNS record to publish, and what changed when RFC 9989 replaced RFC 7489.
Apr 23, 2025