Your domain is well protected. SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured and enforcing. unauthorized emails are rejected.
| Protocol | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| DMARC | Enforced | 32 / 35 |
| SPF | Hard Fail (-all) | 23 / 25 |
| DKIM | 2 keys found | 17 / 20 |
| MTA-STS | Enforced | 10 / 10 |
| TLS-RPT | Configured | 5 / 5 |
| BIMI | Not Found | 0 / 5 |
Assessment of microsoft.com against major email security compliance frameworks.
| Framework | Reference | Requirements | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCI DSS 4.0 | Req 5.4.1 | DMARC + SPF + DKIM | Compliant |
| Google / Yahoo Bulk Sender | 2024 Requirements | DMARC + SPF + DKIM | Compliant |
| NIST SP 800-177 | Rev. 1 | SPF + DKIM + DMARC | Compliant |
| CISA BOD 18-01 | Binding Operational Directive | DMARC (p=reject) | Compliant |
| Cyber Essentials | UK NCSC | DMARC + SPF | Compliant |
DMARC policy is set to reject, providing maximum protection against spoofing.
| Policy | reject |
| Percentage | 100% |
| Aggregate Reporting | mailto:itex-rua@microsoft.com |
| Forensic Reporting | mailto:itex-ruf@microsoft.com |
| DKIM Alignment | relaxed |
| SPF Alignment | relaxed |
SPF record found with 6 DNS lookups and -all.
| All Mechanism | -all (hard fail) |
| DNS Lookups | 6/10 |
| Record Length | 158 bytes |
2 DKIM keys found (selector2, m1).
| Selectors | selector2, m1 |
| Key Length | ~1024 bit |
| Algorithm | rsa-sha256 |
Transport-layer email security protocols that protect messages in transit between mail servers.
MTA-STS is enforced for microsoft.com. Sending servers must use TLS when delivering email.
| Policy ID | 20190225000000Z |
| Policy File | accessible |
| Mode | enforce |
| Max Age | 604800s (7d) |
| MX Match | policy MX matches actual MX |
TLS-RPT is configured for microsoft.com. Reports on TLS delivery failures will be sent to https://tlsrpt.azurewebsites.net/report.
| Report URI | https://tlsrpt.azurewebsites.net/report |
No BIMI record found for microsoft.com. Brand logo will not appear in supporting email clients.
Prioritized findings and recommended fixes. These can be implemented by your internal IT team, or you can use Authex to monitor, manage, and automate these changes with our AI-powered platform starting at $9/domain per month.
| # | Protocol | Finding | Severity | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIMI | Not Found | High | Publish a BIMI record with your brand SVG logo. Requires DMARC at p=quarantine or p=reject with pct=100. |
| 2 | DKIM | 2 keys found | Low | Upgrade DKIM key to 2048-bit for stronger cryptographic security. |
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| Protocol | Max Points | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DMARC | 35 | 35% |
| SPF | 25 | 25% |
| DKIM | 20 | 20% |
| MTA-STS | 10 | 10% |
| TLS-RPT | 5 | 5% |
| BIMI | 5 | 5% |
| Grade | Score Range |
|---|---|
| A+ | 95 - 100 |
| A | 85 - 94 |
| B | 70 - 84 |
| C | 50 - 69 |
| D | 30 - 49 |
| F | 0 - 29 |