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DHS Tightening Email, Web Security

The Department of Homeland Security announced new security measures for email and websites run by federal agencies using .gov domains. Speaking at a Global Cyber Alliance meeting, DHS Assistant Secretary Jeanette Manfra said the agency is transitioning to an email…

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security protocol DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) to prevent spammers and phishers from using federal agency email domains to conduct cyberattacks. Additional tools will heighten security in communications with the public, she said. The cross-sector group endorsed the move.