Strengthening Email Security: What Outlook’s New Rules Mean for Your Business
Strengthening Email Security: What Outlook’s New Rules Mean for Your Business
A Cybersecurity Update from VerenITy
Email remains one of the most critical tools for business communication—and one of the most targeted by cybercriminals. Microsoft Outlook is taking a major step to protect users by implementing new authentication requirements for any organization sending over 5,000 emails per day.
At VerenITy, we’re here to ensure your organization is compliant and protected every step of the way.
🛡️ What’s Changing?
Beginning May 5, 2025, Outlook will enforce strict email authentication standards. If your domain does not meet these standards, your messages will first be sent to the Junk folder—and eventually could be rejected entirely.
To continue delivering emails successfully, high-volume senders must have:
✅ SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
✅ DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
✅ DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)
🧰 How VerenITy Can Help
Our cybersecurity experts can assist with:
🔍 DNS Audits – We’ll review your SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to ensure proper configuration
📧 Email Authentication Setup – Get fully aligned with Microsoft’s new compliance rules
📊 List Hygiene & Bounce Management – Keep your lists clean and deliverability strong
🧠 Training & Best Practices – Help your team understand and follow secure email habits
📅 Why It Matters Now
Outlook will begin routing non-compliant emails to spam folders starting May 5, 2025. Soon after, those messages could be blocked altogether—even if you’re a legitimate sender. This change will affect your deliverability, customer trust, and your domain reputation.
🤝 Stay Secure with VerenITy
Don’t wait until your emails stop reaching inboxes. Let VerenITy help you prepare now to protect your business and communications from future disruptions.
📞 Schedule a compliance review today
🔗 Visit us at www.verenity.net
📧 Or contact us directly to get started!
