As part of its Cybersecurity Uplift Program, UNE has further enhanced the security of its email systems to protect you and UNE from email related cyber threats.
What will change?
Outgoing email sent by third parties on behalf of UNE and from @myune.edu.au domain must adhere to strict email authentication standards to protect against phishing, spoofing, and unauthorised use of UNE’s domain.
To this end, all outbound emails must comply with a specific security setting known as Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) and must also pass Sender Policy Framework (SPF) or Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) checks to ensure they align with the DMARC policy.
UNE has deployed an email security platform that enables UNE to identify and block emails that are not compliant with policy.
What is DMARC and how will it help?
DMARC is an email protocol that prevents malicious actors from using a domain (in this case une.edu.au) to send emails without permission. DMARC will:
1. Prevent email spoofing (emails that look as if they are being sent from an email address with @myune.edu.au domain). DMARC will ensure that only authorised senders can send emails on behalf of UNE.
2. Reduce the likelihood of UNE domains being used for phishing scams.
3. Protect UNE’s reputation.
4. Provide UNE with information to identify the sender of emails using the UNE domain.
5. Improve email trust and deliverability by reducing the chances of legitimate emails being marked as spam.
When will this change?
While we are currently in observation mode only, we will transition to active mode (known as p=reject) starting on May 7, 2025, when all non-compliant email mailouts will be blocked and prevented from being sent.
If you require further information, please reach out to TDS IT Support team by phone on ext. 5000 or 1800 763 040, or via the IT Service Portal.
