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Protecting schools post-NCSC DMARC reporting

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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has discontinued its DMARC reporting service, leaving schools vulnerable to phishing and spoofing attacks without a clear way to monitor their email authentication. For IT and network managers, this creates a new challenge: how can schools ensure their domains are safeguarded without the insights DMARC reports provide?

Enter Sendmarc – a solution designed to make email security straightforward and effective.

Why email security matters for schools

Phishing attacks often target schools because of their sensitive data and critical role in communities. Malicious actors exploit gaps in email authentication, impersonating school domains to target parents, staff, and suppliers. DMARC helps prevent this – but only if implemented and monitored effectively. Without the NCSC’s service, schools may find it harder to keep track of potential vulnerabilities.

How Sendmarc helps schools stay secure

Sendmarc fills the gap left by the NCSC’s service by providing:

  • Automated DMARC reporting: Simple, clear reports that highlight where issues lie, making it easier for IT managers to act.
  • Improved deliverability: Ensures emails reach the intended recipients, reducing miscommunication and frustration for business managers and head teachers.
  • Domain protection: Stops cybercriminals from impersonating your school’s email domain, protecting your reputation and trust with parents and the community.
  • Expert guidance: Sendmarc’s platform walks you through implementation and ongoing maintenance, ensuring full compliance without adding stress to your team.

Why choose Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions?

We understand the pressures schools face – tight budgets, demanding compliance standards, and evolving cyber threats. With nearly two decades of experience, we tailor solutions like Sendmarc to meet schools’ needs. Our hands-on approach ensures implementation is seamless and results-driven, leaving IT and business managers free to focus on their core responsibilities.

Don’t leave your school’s email security to chance. Let Black Swan help you transition smoothly from the NCSC’s reporting service and fortify your defenses with Sendmarc.

Contact us today to learn more about Sendmarc and our tailored cyber security solutions for schools.

Kevin Walker, Founder of Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions

Written by: Kevin Walker

Founder, Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions

Based in Chesterfield, Kevin has over 20 years’ experience helping schools, care providers and small businesses meet DfE and Cyber Essentials standards. He’s passionate about calm, compliance-led cyber security and supporting local communities across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.

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