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As an email sender, you're likely familiar with the importance of email authentication in maintaining a healthy reputation. SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) are three complementary technologies that work together to ensure the authenticity and security of your emails. In this article, we'll delve into how these protocols interact with each other and provide best practices for implementing them. Understanding SPF SPF is a simple email authentication protocol that helps prevent spammers from sending emails on behalf of your domain. It works by allowing you to specify which IP addresses are authorized to send emails from your domain. When an email sender claims to be coming from your domain, the receiving mail server checks if the IP address used to send the email is listed in your SPF record. If it's not, the email may be flagged as spam.…

Critical Path Security is proud to announce that we will be partnering with our driver, Ryan Vargas, for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway! Ryan will be piloting the No.74 car for Mike Harmon Racing, his second start of the season with the team. "It's truly an honor to welcome Critical Path Security back into the Xfinity Series," said Vargas. "Our relationship this year has only been strengthened after our successful Top-10 EuroNASCAR campaign and I'm thrilled to see them continue to support my journey in the sport and expand on our partnership!" This weekend's race will mark the second time Critical Path Security has been a primary partner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Ryan and the fourth time overall across NASCAR's National Touring Series. Be sure to catch Ryan and the No.74 Critical Path Security Chevrolet Camaro this Saturday at 4PM PST /…

This past weekend marked the final two rounds on the calendar for the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. Headed into the weekend, Critical Path Security driver Ryan Vargas already started with a hill to climb, having to get used to a new car and team after switching from the #30 car to the Anyone.com Co-Sponsored #11. "It was definitely a challenge to get used to a new car," said Vargas. "However the car still has the same bones and pieces as the last one, I just need to take some time to adjust to the car's quirks and acclimate myself with the different chassis. To start of the weekend, Ryan qualified P13 for Race 1. After a race where Ryan fought handling and brake problems, he was able to persevere and secure a 10th Place result, marking yet another Top-10 result on the season. "If you were to tell me that…

Patrick Kelley, CEO of Critical Path Security, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming IAEC IT Fall Conference, hosted by the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives. This event is scheduled for October 8-9, 2024, at The Rewind by Hilton in West Des Moines, Iowa. The conference serves as a gathering for IT and cybersecurity professionals within the energy sector, focusing on the latest challenges and solutions in safeguarding critical infrastructure. Kelley's presentation, titled "Balancing the Scales: Managing Mental Health in Cybersecurity," will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 8. Drawing on his 30-plus years of experience in the field, Kelley will explore the mental health struggles often faced by cybersecurity professionals. He will share valuable insights on how to manage stress, avoid burnout, and maintain a balanced life while navigating the demanding and fast-paced world of cybersecurity. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Des Moines International Airport,…