Full Email Security Remediation for Insurance Agency
Insurance Agency — Florida
The Problem
An insurance agency had zero email authentication, making them vulnerable to domain spoofing. They also lacked security headers on their website and had 5 exposed configuration files containing sensitive data.
Our Solution
We deployed SPF, DKIM, and DMARC with p=reject policy. Installed HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options security headers. Removed and rotated credentials from all exposed files.
The Results
Security score improved from 35 to 90. All exposed files secured. Email authentication now active. Security headers deployed across all pages.
Before & After
Metric
Before
After
Security Score
35
90
Email Authentication
✗
✓
Exposed Files
5
0
Key Metrics
Improvement
55 points
Time
6 hours
Headers Deployed
6
Files Removed
5
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are security headers important?
Headers like HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options prevent common attacks like clickjacking, MIME sniffing, and downgrade attacks. They also improve your SEO ranking.
Can DMARC be deployed without affecting email delivery?
Yes. DMARC has a monitoring mode (p=none) that lets you see all authentication results before enforcing rejection. We use this to validate all legitimate senders first.
How do exposed configuration files get indexed by Google?
Automated crawlers find them through common path scanning. Once found and linked, Google indexes them within days. Regular audits prevent this.
Want the same protection?
We can deploy the same security controls for your business.