From SMTP to Security: The Operational Layers Behind Reliable Email Delivery

From SMTP to Security: The Operational Layers Behind Reliable Email Delivery

Understanding the Email Delivery Ecosystem

Email remains an essential communication channel for businesses worldwide, playing a critical role in marketing, customer engagement, and internal collaboration. Despite the rise of instant messaging and social media platforms, email continues to be the backbone of professional communication, handling over 300 billion messages daily as of 2023. However, the mechanics behind reliable email delivery are complex and involve multiple operational layers. Ensuring that an email arrives promptly, intact, and securely requires a deep understanding of protocols, infrastructure, and cybersecurity measures.

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Adding A DKIM Record In DNS For Better Email Security

Adding A DKIM Record In DNS For Better Email Security

 

Email security threats continue to evolve, making strong authentication more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to protect your domain from spoofing and phishing attacks is by implementing DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM). By adding a DKIM record in your DNS, you create a digital signature that verifies your outgoing emails are genuinely sent from your domain and have not been altered in transit.

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UFP Cyber Compromise, Marseille Ticket Breach, Google Phishing Campaign  – Cybersecurity News [February 23, 2026]

UFP Cyber Compromise, Marseille Ticket Breach, Google Phishing Campaign – Cybersecurity News [February 23, 2026]

UFP Cyber Compromise, Marseille Ticket Breach, Google Phishing Campaign – Cybersecurity News [February 23, 2026]

by DuoCircle

 

Here are the top 4 recent cyber incidents that kept the security experts on their toes. The renowned medical equipment manufacturer UFP Technologies was targeted by threat actors. On Wednesday, Olympique de Marseille experienced a cyber mishap, after which the authorities decided to reissue e-tickets.  Meanwhile, there has been a sudden spike in phishing attacks on UK organizations. Also, a group of cybercrooks is using @google.com to run a new phishing campaign.

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Deploying DMARC the right way: Here’s what MSPs and enterprises should know

Deploying DMARC the right way: Here’s what MSPs and enterprises should know

Deploying DMARC the right way: Here’s what MSPs and enterprises should know

by DuoCircle

 

On the surface, DMARC deployment is simple. In theory, all it requires you to do is publish a DNS record and enable monitoring—that’s all. But in reality, this approach does not really work for MSPs and enterprises. The entire purpose of implementing DMARC is negated if the authentication protocol is stuck at “p=none” for your email-sending domain. 

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Amazon AI Cyberattack, Odido Data Breach, German Rail Targeted – Cybersecurity News [February 16, 2026]

Amazon AI Cyberattack, Odido Data Breach, German Rail Targeted – Cybersecurity News [February 16, 2026]

Amazon AI Cyberattack, Odido Data Breach, German Rail Targeted – Cybersecurity News [February 16, 2026]

by DuoCircle

 

Last week witnessed some of the biggest cyberattacks of recent times. From the German railway to the Odido cyberattack, the threat actors managed to penetrate into the systems of some of the biggest global names. An investigation is already underway to determine the intensity of the recent Amazon AI attack. 

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DMARC is now mandatory for Cyber Essentials Mark Certification from CSA

DMARC is now mandatory for Cyber Essentials Mark Certification from CSA

DMARC is now mandatory for Cyber Essentials Mark Certification from CSA

by DuoCircle

 

Cybersecurity certifications are no longer just a checklist item. They are becoming a clear signal that an organisation takes digital risk seriously. As cyber threats continue to target email as an entry point, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has strengthened its expectations by making DMARC a mandatory requirement for Cyber Essentials Mark Certification.

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