An effective email marketing security audit typically covers the following components:
Email Infrastructure Review: Examining the security of your email servers, DNS settings, and authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Data Encryption: Ensuring that both stored and transmitted data are encrypted. Access Controls: Reviewing who has access to sensitive data and ensuring that access is appropriately restricted. Backup and Recovery: Assessing your backup procedures and recovery plans to ensure data can be restored in case of a breach. Phishing Protection: Implementing measures to protect against phishing attacks, such as email filtering and employee training.