Security News > 2021 > June > DMARC: The First Line of Defense Against Ransomware
Wouldn't it be nice if you could prevent a ransomware attack from occurring in the first place? DMARC can make this seemingly impossible claim a possibility for domain owners!
DMARC is also known as the first line of defense against Ransomware.
Lack of DMARC protection in organizations can lead to the following: When email authentication protocols are not in place, cybercriminals can easily pretend to be you and send fake emails to your clients, partners, and even internal employees.
To find out how safe your domain is against email spam and spoofing, use this DMARC Domain Checker.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency of the US government has recommended, in their Ransomware Protection Guide, that all businesses, including government agencies, implement DMARC as early as possible to reduce the likelihood of spoofed or modified emails from valid domains.
While DMARC can help you mitigate Ransomware attacks by preventing your domain name from being spoofed, it is important to realize that attackers are constantly adapting their tactics and upgrading their software.