Agent skill

Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout

by mukul975 in mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills

Execute a phased DMARC rollout by inventorying sending sources, configuring SPF/DKIM alignment, and progressing DNS policy from p=none monitoring through p=quarantine to p=reject enforcement…

Apache-2.0Auto-check passedDevOps & Cloud

Install Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout

skills CLI
$ npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout .claude/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout
GitHub stars
34k
Token cost
~1.6k tokens
SKILL.md length
676 words
Files
8 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
644
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Execute a phased DMARC rollout by inventorying sending sources, configuring SPF/DKIM alignment, and progressing DNS policy from p=none monitoring through p=quarantine to p=reject enforcement…

  • Works in 6 steps: Inventory All Sending Sources (Week 1-2) → Configure SPF and DKIM (Week 2-4) → Deploy DMARC in Monitoring Mode (Week 4-6) → …
  • Advancing an organizations DMARC anti-spoofing posture
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, Prerequisites and Key Concepts, plus 3 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder

What it does

Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout is an agent skill from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills. Execute a phased DMARC rollout by inventorying sending sources, configuring SPF/DKIM alignment, and progressing DNS policy from p=none monitoring through p=quarantine to p=reject enforcement, ensuring all legitimate email sources authenticate before unauthorized senders are blocked. Use when deploying or advancing an organization's DMARC anti-spoofing posture, or when meeting bulk-sender authentication requirements from Google and Yahoo.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.6k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 10 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/template.md`, `references/api-reference.md` and `references/standards.md`).

It sits in DevOps & Cloud, covering Deployment. The repository describes itself as: 817 structured cybersecurity skills for AI agents · Mapped to 6 frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF 2.0, MITRE ATLAS, D3FEND, NIST AI RMF & MITRE F3 (Fight Fraud) · agentskills.io…. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Advancing an organizations DMARC anti-spoofing posture
  • Meeting bulk-sender authentication requirements from Google and Yahoo

Example prompts

  • “/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Inventory All Sending Sources (Week 1-2)
  2. Configure SPF and DKIM (Week 2-4)
  3. Deploy DMARC in Monitoring Mode (Week 4-6)
  4. Move to Quarantine with pct Tag (Week 6-12)
  5. Advance to Reject Policy (Week 12-20)
  6. Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 54a7988. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 2 files in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout loads about 1.6k tokens when it runs, and up to ~2.9k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 121 tokens; SKILL.md has 676 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~121
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.6k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~2.9k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills at commit 54a7988, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© mukul975). 676 words, ~1,560 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 7 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout
description
Execute a phased DMARC rollout by inventorying sending sources, configuring SPF/DKIM alignment, and progressing DNS policy from p=none monitoring through p=quarantine to p=reject enforcement, ensuring all legitimate email sources authenticate before unauthorized senders are blocked. Use when deploying or advancing an organization's DMARC anti-spoofing posture, or when meeting bulk-sender authentication requirements from Google and Yahoo.
domain
cybersecurity
subdomain
phishing-defense
tags
dmarc, spf, dkim, email-authentication, anti-spoofing, phishing, dns, email-security
version
1.0
author
mahipal
license
Apache-2.0
nist_csf
PR.AT-01, DE.CM-09, RS.CO-02, DE.AE-02
mitre_attack
T1566, T1598, T1534, T1036

Performing DMARC Policy Enforcement Rollout

Overview

Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) is the cornerstone of email anti-spoofing protection. A DMARC rollout progresses through three phases: monitoring (p=none), quarantine (p=quarantine), and full enforcement (p=reject). When configured at p=reject, any email that fails both SPF and DKIM checks is outright rejected. Google and Yahoo now require DMARC for bulk senders (5,000+ emails), driving a 65% reduction in unauthenticated messages. The rollout typically takes 3-6 months for safe deployment.

When to Use

  • When conducting security assessments that involve performing dmarc policy enforcement rollout
  • When following incident response procedures for related security events
  • When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities
  • When validating security controls through hands-on testing

Prerequisites

  • Administrative access to DNS management for the domain
  • Understanding of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols (RFC 7208, 6376, 7489)
  • Complete inventory of all legitimate email sending sources
  • DMARC reporting analysis tool (EasyDMARC, DMARCLY, Valimail, or dmarcian)
  • Email gateway with DMARC enforcement capability

Key Concepts

DMARC Policy Levels
PolicyBehaviorUse Case
p=noneMonitor only, no action on failuresDiscovery phase
p=quarantineSend failing messages to spam/junkTransition phase
p=rejectBlock failing messages entirelyFull enforcement
DMARC Record Anatomy
v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=25; rua=mailto:dmarc-agg@company.com; ruf=mailto:dmarc-forensic@company.com; adkim=r; aspf=r; fo=1
  • p: Policy for organizational domain
  • sp: Policy for subdomains
  • pct: Percentage of messages subject to policy (for gradual rollout)
  • rua: Aggregate report destination (daily XML reports)
  • ruf: Forensic report destination (per-failure reports)
  • adkim: DKIM alignment mode (r=relaxed, s=strict)
  • aspf: SPF alignment mode (r=relaxed, s=strict)
  • fo: Failure reporting options (0=both fail, 1=either fails)
SPF and DKIM Alignment
  • SPF Alignment: The domain in the Return-Path (envelope sender) must match the From header domain
  • DKIM Alignment: The d= domain in the DKIM signature must match the From header domain
  • Relaxed: Organizational domain match (sub.example.com matches example.com)
  • Strict: Exact domain match required

Workflow

Step 1: Inventory All Sending Sources (Week 1-2)
  • Audit all systems sending email as your domain (marketing, CRM, ticketing, transactional)
  • Document third-party services: Salesforce, Mailchimp, SendGrid, Zendesk, etc.
  • Identify internal mail servers, applications, and relay hosts
  • Check for shadow IT email sending (departments using unauthorized services)
Step 2: Configure SPF and DKIM (Week 2-4)
  • Consolidate SPF record with all legitimate sending IPs and includes
  • Ensure SPF record stays under 10 DNS lookup limit
  • Generate and publish DKIM keys for each sending source
  • Verify DKIM signing works for all outbound mail paths
  • Test with MX Toolbox or dmarcian SPF/DKIM validators
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Step 3: Deploy DMARC in Monitoring Mode (Week 4-6)
  • Publish initial DMARC record: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:dmarc@company.com; fo=1
  • Wait 1-2 weeks to collect representative aggregate reports
  • Analyze reports to identify unauthorized senders and alignment failures
  • Fix SPF/DKIM for all legitimate sources showing failures
  • Iterate until all legitimate mail passes DMARC
Step 4: Move to Quarantine with pct Tag (Week 6-12)
  • Update to quarantine at 10%: v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; pct=10; rua=...
  • Monitor for false positives (legitimate mail being quarantined)
  • Increase pct gradually: 10% -> 25% -> 50% -> 75% -> 100%
  • Each increase: wait 1-2 weeks and review reports before advancing
  • Fix any remaining alignment issues discovered at each stage
Step 5: Advance to Reject Policy (Week 12-20)
  • After stable quarantine at 100%, move to reject at 10%: v=DMARC1; p=reject; pct=10; rua=...
  • Gradually increase pct: 10% -> 25% -> 50% -> 100%
  • Monitor closely for legitimate mail being rejected
  • Establish emergency rollback procedure (revert to quarantine)
  • Apply subdomain policy: sp=reject for subdomains
Step 6: Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Continuously monitor DMARC aggregate reports
  • Add new sending sources before they start sending
  • Review forensic reports for spoofing attempts
  • Maintain SPF record as sending infrastructure changes
  • Rotate DKIM keys annually

Tools & Resources

  • EasyDMARC: DMARC monitoring dashboard with aggregate/forensic report analysis
  • DMARCLY: SPF, DKIM, DMARC monitoring with auto-DNS updates
  • dmarcian: DMARC deployment and management platform
  • Valimail: Automated DMARC enforcement with hosted authentication
  • MX Toolbox: DNS record lookup and DMARC validator
  • Google Admin Toolbox: DMARC check and diagnostic tools

Validation

  • DMARC record published and resolving correctly at _dmarc.domain.com
  • All legitimate sending sources pass SPF and/or DKIM alignment
  • Aggregate reports show >99% legitimate mail passing DMARC
  • Spoofed messages from unauthorized senders are rejected
  • No legitimate mail blocked after full p=reject enforcement
  • Subdomain policy (sp=) also set to reject

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Files

SKILL.md and 7 other files (scripts, references, assets) in skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout of mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • LICENSE
  • assets/template.md
  • references/api-reference.md
  • references/standards.md
  • references/workflows.md
  • scripts/agent.py
  • scripts/process.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 54a7988

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Questions about Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout

What does Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout do?

Execute a phased DMARC rollout by inventorying sending sources, configuring SPF/DKIM alignment, and progressing DNS policy from p=none monitoring through p=quarantine to p=reject enforcement…. Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout is an agent skill from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills. Execute a phased DMARC rollout by inventorying sending sources, configuring SPF/DKIM alignment, and progressing DNS policy from p=none monitoring through p=quarantine to p=reject enforcement, ensuring all legitimate email sources authenticate before unauthorized senders are blocked.

When should I use Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout?

Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout fits situations like: advancing an organizations DMARC anti-spoofing posture; meeting bulk-sender authentication requirements from Google and Yahoo.

How do I install Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout in mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills) into .claude/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout in Codex?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout in mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills) into .agents/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills --skill performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout, .gemini/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout, .github/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout and .opencode/skills/performing-dmarc-policy-enforcement-rollout in your project.

What does Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout needs Python for the scripts in its folder. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout use?

Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout use?

About 1.6k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.2k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 1.3k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Performing Dmarc Policy Enforcement Rollout?

mukul975 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills, which has 34,116 GitHub stars. The repository holds 644 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 31, 2026.

Source: mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.