DMARC Thesaurus
Interpretation of the most common terms and acronyms that are being used in the DMARC ecosystem.
There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter D.
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DANE
DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities. An Internet security protocol that allows domain names to be tied to X. 509 digital certificates, which are often used for Transport Layer Security (TLS).
DDoS
Distributed Denial-of-service. A cyber-attack in which the attacker attempts to make a computer or network resource unavailable to its intended users by disrupting the services of a host connected to the Internet for a period or indefinitely.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail. A technical standard that aids in the prevention of spam, spoofing, and phishing of email senders and recipients.
DKIM alignment
A scenario in which the parent domain of your email’s DKIM signature domain matches the Header From domain.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance. An open email authentication protocol that protects an email domain from unauthorized use (often known as email spoofing), phishing attacks via impersonation, and other cyber-attacks or crimes.
DMF
Domain Management Function. A centralized authority within an organization that is responsible for the acquisition, management, and monitoring of Internet domains.