Do you need help with Cybersecurity or IT Management?
Many business owners think their email is set up perfectly, but often, there are hidden issues. This simple tool can help you check if your domain’s email security is configured correctly, even if you’re not a tech whiz. It looks at public DNS settings like DMARC, DKIM, and SPF, which can help prevent your emails from going to junk and stop others from pretending to be you.
Why Email Setup Matters
Getting your email security right is pretty important. If your emails end up in the junk folder, your proposals and marketing messages won’t be seen. Worse still, people could impersonate your business, which can really damage your reputation and lead to fraud. This tool checks publicly available information, like a digital phone book for your domain, to see if your security settings are published correctly.
Key Takeaways
- A simple tool can check your email security settings without technical knowledge.
- Checks look at public DNS records like DMARC, DKIM, and SPF.
- Proper setup prevents emails from going to junk and stops impersonation.
- Fixing these basics improves email delivery and reduces fraud risk.
How the Tool Works
The tool checks the public DNS settings for your domain. Think of DNS as a phone book for the internet; it holds information about your domain. This tool looks at the security configurations you’ve made public to see if they’re set up right. It’s designed to be non-technical and doesn’t keep any information from your check.
Checking Your Domain
Let’s try it out. You can use the tool to check your own domain. If you don’t like the tool, don’t worry, the UK government also has a checker available, and there’s a link on the tool’s page. We looked at a specific domain that had some interesting results. Ideally, you want a good score, something like 60 or 70 and upwards. In one case, Microsoft hadn’t upgraded their security key for some reason, which is a technical detail, but it shows how things can be missed.
There are three core things the tool checks. If you see a lot of red marks, it might be a good idea to book a call. We’re happy to go through it with you and help your IT team create a plan. Managing DNS settings has been around for a long time, about 26 years, so we’ve got a good handle on it. We’ve tried to strip away the technical jargon to make it simple and friendly.
Getting Started
We’d love to hear your feedback on the tool. Give it a go and let us know what you think. The main goal is to help people get a handle on basic security measures. This ensures your emails are delivered, your opportunities aren’t lost in junk folders, and your business is protected from hackers. Let us know your thoughts!
