{"id":518033,"date":"2024-03-25T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/?p=518033"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:06:46","slug":"third-party-dmarc-reporting-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/third-party-dmarc-reporting-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Third party DMARC reporting services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a previous blog post, Improve email delivery and spoofing: DMIK, SPF and DMARC <\/a> I explained the importance of protecting your email delivery and protection via standard internet protocols DMIK, SPF and DMARC. The one to I will talk to today is about services and tools use for unpacking the reporting piece, Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Managing DMARC reports can be overwhelming, but it’s crucial for maintaining email security. Thankfully, there are various tools available to simplify this process. Whether you prefer commercial solutions with user-friendly interfaces or open-source options for greater control, this table provides a quick overview of some popular DMARC reporting services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DMARC Reporting Service Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service Name<\/strong><\/td>Type<\/strong><\/td>Key Features<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
dmarcian<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>Detailed reporting, analysis, guidance, user-friendly interface.<\/td>Widely recognized and comprehensive.<\/td><\/tr>
Proofpoint Email Fraud Defense (formerly Agari Brand Protection)<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>Robust platform, advanced threat intelligence, analysis.<\/td>From a large and well-established security company.<\/td><\/tr>
ValiMail<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>Simplified DMARC implementation, clear insights, good reputation.<\/td>Focuses on ease of use.<\/td><\/tr>
EasyDMARC<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>User-friendly, monitoring, reporting, enforcement, clear visualizations.<\/td>Easy to understand reports.<\/td><\/tr>
Mimecast DMARC Analyzer<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>Part of a broader email security suite, monitoring, reporting.<\/td>From a large and well-established security company.<\/td><\/tr>
Red Sift OnDMARC<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>Monitoring, reporting, enforcement, user-friendly, actionable insights.<\/td>Strong focus on usability.<\/td><\/tr>
KDMARC<\/strong><\/td>Commercial<\/td>Reporting, monitoring, easy to understand.<\/td>Designed for clarity.<\/td><\/tr>
parsedmarc<\/strong><\/td>Open-Source<\/td>Python module, command-line utility, integrates with data visualization tools (Elasticsearch, Kibana, OpenSearch, Grafana), forensic report analysis.<\/td>Requires technical expertise for setup and maintenance.<\/td><\/tr>
Fraudmarc CE (Community Edition)<\/strong><\/td>Open-Source<\/td>Self-hosted, manages and analyzes DMARC data.<\/td>Requires advanced technical skills.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important Considerations for Open-Source Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Technical Expertise:<\/strong> Open-source solutions require significant technical knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Maintenance:<\/strong> You are responsible for updates and security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Integration:<\/strong> You may need to integrate with other systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Expanding Your Options: More DMARC Tools to Consider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Beyond the well-known services, there’s a growing ecosystem of DMARC tools, both commercial and open-source, that cater to diverse needs. Here are a few more to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • URIports:<\/strong> If you’re looking for a user-friendly experience with strong visual analysis, URIports offers DMARC, SPF, and DKIM reporting with a range of plans to fit different business sizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) Domain Integrity:<\/strong> For smaller organizations or those just starting with DMARC, GCA provides a free setup and basic reporting tool, making email security accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • PowerDMARC:<\/strong> For a comprehensive solution that goes beyond basic reporting, PowerDMARC offers features like threat intelligence, forensic reporting, and automated remediation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mailhardener:<\/strong> This platform offers both free and paid tools to help with email deliverability, including tools for DMARC monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Agari (now part of Proofpoint):<\/strong> Though now integrated with Proofpoint, Agari was a major player in the field, and you might encounter their name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For the Tech-Savvy: Open-Source DMARC Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If your team prefers hands-on control and customization, open-source tools can be a valuable option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • LibDMARC:<\/strong> Developers can leverage this C library to integrate DMARC functionality into their own applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • parsedmarc and Fraudmarc CE:<\/strong> As mentioned earlier, these tools provide robust reporting and analysis capabilities, but they require technical expertise to set up and maintain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Choosing the Right Tool for Your Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        When selecting a DMARC reporting tool, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Your budget:<\/strong> Commercial services offer convenience and support, while open-source options are cost-effective.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Your technical expertise:<\/strong> Open-source tools require technical skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Your reporting needs:<\/strong> Do you need basic reporting or advanced features like threat intelligence?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Your business size:<\/strong> Some tools are better suited for small businesses, while others are designed for large enterprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Hope this helps! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          In a previous blog post, Improve email delivery and spoofing: DMIK, SPF and DMARC I explained the importance of protecting your email delivery and protection via standard internet protocols DMIK, SPF and DMARC. The one to I will talk to today is about services and tools use for unpacking the reporting piece, Domain-based Message Authentication,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":518034,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[441],"tags":[700,961],"class_list":["post-518033","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-talk","tag-cybersecurity","tag-email-management"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":441,"label":"Tech Talk"}],"post_tag":[{"value":700,"label":"Cybersecurity"},{"value":961,"label":"Email Management"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hands-rapidly-typing-on-a-laptop-illustrating-speed-and-technology-in-a-digital-work-environment.-5474294-1024x683.jpg",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Jorge Pereira","author_link":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/author\/jorge\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":441,"name":"Tech Talk","slug":"tech-talk","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":451,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":672,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":441,"category_count":672,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Tech Talk","category_nicename":"tech-talk","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":700,"name":"Cybersecurity","slug":"cybersecurity","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":710,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":29,"filter":"raw"},{"term_id":961,"name":"Email Management","slug":"email-management","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":971,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":4,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/518033","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=518033"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/518033\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/518034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=518033"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=518033"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=518033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}