DHS issues binding directive to increase agency email security

The Department of Homeland Security today issued a Binding Operational Directive mandating all federal agencies with a .gov account use new protocols to increase email and website security.

The order, signed by Acting Secretary Elaine Duke, specifically mandates the implementation of the Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance system or DMARC, which would help prevent hackers from using federal agency email domain names to conduct cyber attacks.

Jeanette Manfra, the assistant secretary for DHS’ Office of Cybersecurity and Communications,...