Publication Date – April 7, 2021
The DKIM Records risk vector assesses the effectiveness of DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), which is a countermeasure against adversaries that are attempting to send fake email by using a company’s email domain. Properly configured DKIM records can ensure that only authorized hosts can send email on behalf of a company.
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SPM App: Risks ➔ Findings
CM App: Vendor Risk ➔ Findings
Finding Details
The details include the data in Findings, Diligence details, and also the following information:
❖ This field can be included in the table from the Customize Columns option.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | The algorithm used to generate the key for signing email messages. |
| DKIM Record | The DKIM record. |
| Key Length | The length of the key used to sign email messages, signifying its strength. See key length recommendations. |
| Remediation Instructions❖ | How to resolve a negative finding. See how to verify that a DKIM Records finding has been remediated. |