16 min listen
June 4, 2026
"Sometimes email gets taken for granted because it's been around for so long, and it's become embedded in our work lives. But the reality is a lot of companies are missing some of the basics."
In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Steve Hall is joined by Brian Westnedge, VP of Alliances & Partnerships at Red Sift, to unpack the fundamentals of email authentication, from SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to the visual trust indicators offered by BIMI, VMCs, and CMCs.
Brian Westnedge is an email security expert and VP of Alliances & Partnerships at Red Sift, specializing in email authentication protocols and domain security. With extensive knowledge of SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI implementations, Brian brings practical expertise in helping organizations of all sizes strengthen their email security posture.
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