DANE
DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE) uses DNSSEC to bind TLS certificates to domain names, providing stronger email security and authentication.
How Skysnag Protect simplifies DANE
Skysnag Protect automates DANE implementation and monitoring, ensuring your email infrastructure maintains the highest security standards without manual intervention.
Automated TLSA record generation and deployment
Generate and deploy TLSA records automatically without manual DNS configuration
Continuous certificate monitoring and validation
Monitor certificate validity and ensure compliance with DANE requirements
Real-time alerts for certificate mismatches
Get instant notifications when certificate issues are detected
Seamless integration with existing DNS infrastructure
Works with your current DNS setup without requiring major changes
Comprehensive compliance reporting
Track DANE implementation status and certificate compliance
Expert support for DANE implementation
Get guidance from security experts throughout the implementation process
What is DANE?
DANE (DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities) is a protocol that uses DNSSEC to bind TLS/SSL certificates to domain names. It allows domain owners to specify which Certificate Authorities (CAs) are authorized to issue certificates for their domains, or to publish the certificates directly in DNS, providing an additional layer of security beyond traditional PKI.
Enhanced Email Security
DANE provides cryptographic verification of mail server certificates, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks and ensuring secure email delivery.
Certificate Authority Independence
Reduce reliance on traditional CAs by publishing certificate information directly in DNS, giving you complete control over your security infrastructure.
Improved Trust Model
DANE creates a more robust trust model by combining DNSSEC's chain of trust with TLS certificate validation, significantly reducing attack vectors.
Standards Compliance
Meet modern email security standards and demonstrate commitment to protecting sensitive communications with industry-recognized protocols.
When DANE is needed
DANE is essential for organizations managing their own mail infrastructure and DNSSEC, such as:
Government agencies handling regulated communications
Financial institutions and critical infrastructure providers maintaining in-house mail systems
Enterprises operating dedicated or hybrid MX environments with custom TLS certificates
For organizations using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, Skysnag automatically enforces MTA-STS and TLS-RPT to ensure encrypted and authenticated delivery. Both are managed seamlessly within Skysnag Protect.
DANE Implementation Results
See the impact of proper DANE implementation with Skysnag
99.9%
Certificate Validation Accuracy
90%
Reduction in MITM Attacks
100%
DNSSEC Coverage
24/7
Monitoring & Support
Talk to an expert to review your authentication gaps.
Meet with one of our experts to review your report. We'll walk you through the issues, explain the security gaps, and show you exactly how Skysnag resolves them - automatically.
Discuss my resultsSee everything Skysnag has to offer
Skysnag gives you everything you need to enforce DMARC, automate SPF and DKIM, deploy MTA-STS and TLS-RPT, and activate BIMI - so your emails are secure, compliant, and trusted.
Monitor
Identify email compromise attempts and troubleshoot email delivery issues
Comply
Comply with Microsoft, Google and Yahoo requirements and visualize sending data in real-time
Protect
Automate DMARC enforcement for unparalleled email security
Certify
Certify your brand with the highest identity standard globally
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