Blog & Insights

Expert insights on email deliverability, email infrastructure, DNS security, and network security. Practical guidance for infrastructure professionals.

Blog Purpose

This blog serves two primary purposes:

  • SEO & Authority: Providing valuable, technical content that demonstrates our expertise and helps potential clients find us through search.
  • LinkedIn Outreach: Sharing insights that establish credibility and initiate conversations with prospects interested in infrastructure security.

All content focuses on technical topics related to our core services: email deliverability, authentication protocols, email infrastructure, and security practices.

Content Focus Areas

Email Deliverability

Topics covering inbox placement, IP reputation, ISP relationships, and deliverability optimization strategies.

SPF / DKIM / DMARC

Deep dives into email authentication protocols, configuration best practices, policy implementation, and troubleshooting.

Spam & Phishing

Understanding spam filters, anti-phishing controls, email security threats, and prevention strategies.

Email Infrastructure Mistakes

Common configuration errors, infrastructure anti-patterns, and lessons learned from production deployments.

Firewall & Email Security Overlaps

How network security and email infrastructure intersect, firewall rules for email, and integrated security approaches.

Email Infrastructure Setup

SMTP server configuration, Mailcow deployment, DNS integration, and production email system setup.

Sample Topics

Email Authentication
8 min read

Understanding SPF Records: Common Mistakes and Best Practices

SPF (Sender Policy Framework) is fundamental to email authentication, yet many organizations configure it incorrectly. Learn about common SPF mistakes and how to implement proper SPF records for your domains.

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Email Deliverability
12 min read

Why Emails Land in Spam: A Technical Deep Dive

Understanding why emails end up in spam folders requires examining IP reputation, authentication failures, content factors, and sender practices. This guide explains the technical factors affecting inbox placement.

Email DeliverabilitySpamInbox Placement
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Email Security
10 min read

DMARC Policy Enforcement: Moving from Monitoring to Quarantine

Implementing DMARC monitoring is just the first step. Learn how to progress from monitoring to quarantine and rejection policies while maintaining email functionality and security.

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Email Infrastructure
9 min read

Email Infrastructure Mistakes That Cost Businesses

Common email infrastructure mistakes—from shared IP usage to improper authentication—can severely impact deliverability and business operations. This post covers the most critical mistakes to avoid.

Email InfrastructureBest PracticesSMTP
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Email Authentication
7 min read

DKIM Key Management: Rotation, Security, and Best Practices

DKIM keys require proper management including regular rotation, secure storage, and correct DNS configuration. Learn how to maintain DKIM keys for optimal email security and deliverability.

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Network Security
11 min read

Firewall Configuration for Email Security: Overlaps and Considerations

Network firewalls and email security are deeply connected. Understand how firewall rules impact email delivery, security, and how to configure firewalls to support secure email infrastructure.

FirewallEmail SecurityNetwork Security
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Email Security
10 min read

Preventing Phishing: Email Security Controls Beyond Authentication

While SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are essential, additional email security controls are needed to prevent phishing. This guide covers content filtering, attachment scanning, and threat intelligence integration.

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Email Infrastructure
9 min read

Mailcow vs. Traditional SMTP: When to Choose Self-Hosted Email

Self-hosted email infrastructure using Mailcow offers control and flexibility, but requires proper setup and management. Learn when self-hosted email makes sense and what it takes to maintain it.

MailcowSMTPEmail Infrastructure
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Email Deliverability
8 min read

Email Warm-up Strategies for New IP Addresses

New IP addresses require careful warm-up to establish good sender reputation. This post explains warm-up strategies, volume considerations, and best practices for establishing IP reputation.

IP ReputationEmail Warm-upDeliverability
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Internal Linking Strategy

Blog posts are strategically linked to:

  • Service Pages: Each blog post links to relevant service pages where appropriate, helping readers discover our services.
  • Related Posts: Posts link to related topics to keep readers engaged and improve SEO.
  • Contact & CTA: Every post includes contextual calls-to-action for infrastructure assessment or consultation.
  • Case Studies: Relevant case studies are referenced when applicable to demonstrate real-world applications.

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