In the realm of information security management, DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) plays a critical role in email authentication. Alongside SPF and DMARC, DKIM helps establish trust and ensures the integrity of email communication. This article provides an in-depth understanding of DKIM, its significance in safeguarding email integrity, and its relationship with SPF and DMARC. What…
Whats SPF?
SPF (Sender Policy Framework AKA “RFC 7208”) is an email authentication protocol that helps verify the authenticity of the sender’s domain and is one step out of few that help us avoid email phishing attacks. It allows domain owners to specify which mail servers are authorized to send emails on behalf of their domain. SPF…
Whats DMARC?
DMARC is an email authentication protocol that helps protect against domain spoofing and email impersonation. It allows domain owners to specify how email receivers should handle emails claiming to originate from their domain. DMARC works by providing a policy that instructs email receivers to reject, quarantine, or deliver emails based on their alignment with established…
How Can Organizations Protect Against Phishing Attacks?
Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, posing significant risks to organizations. To safeguard sensitive data and protect against financial losses and repetitional damage, organizations must implement robust security measures as part of a large strategy of information security management system of the entire organization. This article explores effective strategies and best practices that…
What is the process for developing an ISMS?
There’s a huge complexity when it comes down to developing organization ISMS. specially due to the fact that each organization is slightly different than another. some assets and security requirements for one organization are not the same as other organizations. in some cases, organization highest risk might come from a large volume of people with…
What Does a Cyber Security Analyst Do?
In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, the role of a Cyber Security Analyst has become increasingly critical. These professionals are on the frontlines, defending computer systems, networks, and valuable data from malicious actors. With their expertise and dedication, they play a pivotal role in preventing cyber-attacks, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring the overall…
Protecting Sensitive Information in Identity Verification Processes
This document outlines the security measures and best practices for protecting sensitive information such as passport images, credit card numbers, and photo IDs during identity verification processes, in compliance with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) standards. This policy applies to all personnel, contractors, and third parties responsible for…