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2026 State of DMARC Report: Manufacturing
Enforcement is now the norm in the manufacturing industry.
Key Takeaways
- More than 67% of manufacturing domains are at DMARC enforcement, 25+ points above the global average
- Enforcement jumped 10 points in 2025, showing continued momentum
- Nearly 90% of industry domains have valid DMARC records, with most enforcing
- Less than 2% sit at p=none, meaning “checkbox DMARC” is nearly gone
- Manufacturing outperforms nearly every industry in DMARC maturity, including financial services and healthcare
The State of DMARC in 2026: Manufacturing Shows Us What “Done Right” Looks Like
Attackers beware: Manufacturing is leading the way in email security.
One pattern shows up again and again in our 2026 deep dive into the global state of DMARC: Adoption is rising, but enforcement is where protection actually happens.
The manufacturing industry has taken note and quickly reached maturity. This isn’t a sector stuck in monitoring mode — it has moved from publishing DMARC records to actively enforcing them at scale.
Few manufacturing domains are unprotected or sitting in “just getting started” mode, and most organizations have already done the hard work of aligning their email ecosystem. Which means they’re stopping phishing and spoofing at scale, not just monitoring threats.
For other industries, manufacturing sets a clear benchmark: This level of protection is definitely achievable. We hope to see other industries following suit…
“The manufacturing industry isn’t just ahead of other sectors — it’s on a different level entirely.”
Al Iverson
Industry Research and Community Engagement Lead at Valimail
“More than two-thirds of manufacturing domains are enforcing DMARC.”
Al Iverson
Industry Research and Community Engagement Lead at Valimail
“This is a sector that has moved past awareness and into execution.”
Al Iverson
Industry Research and Community Engagement Lead at Valimail
“If you’re looking for a DMARC enforcement benchmark, this is it.”
Al Iverson
Industry Research and Community Engagement Lead at Valimail
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Frequently asked questions
Why is manufacturing leading on DMARC enforcement?
Organizations in this sector have moved beyond DMARC adoption and focused on enforcement as a standard practice.
Why is DMARC more important now?
AI-driven attacks are more sophisticated and scalable, increasing the risk of domain impersonation.