Email authentication for government agencies

Protect public communications, meet federal mandates, and stop phishing attacks targeting your constituents.

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The one-and-only DMARC vendor with FedRAMP authorization

Government email systems are unlike anything in the private sector. You’re not just protecting internal communications—you’re safeguarding public trust, citizen data, and critical government operations. A single spoofed email from a .gov domain can trigger a cascade of consequences: citizens lose money to fraud, classified information gets compromised, or essential services get disrupted during emergencies.

Your email infrastructure spans multiple departments, dozens (or hundreds) of third-party vendors, legacy systems that predate modern security standards, and countless services sending emails to constituents. Election notices, benefit notifications, emergency alerts, tax communications, law enforcement coordination—all of it flows through email systems that cybercriminals are actively targeting.

IT directors, CISOs, and security teams in the government are expected to implement enterprise-grade security with public sector budgets, navigate complex procurement processes, maintain systems that can’t go offline, and meet compliance requirements that keep getting stricter. And unlike the private sector, your failures make headlines and erode public trust in government institutions.

Ultimately, government agencies need email authentication that meets federal mandates, works with legacy infrastructure, and protects citizens without creating bureaucratic headaches.

Government email security challenges

• Prime targeting: A spoofed email from the IRS, Social Security Administration, or local health department gets clicked because citizens trust .gov addresses.
• Federal mandates: BOD 18-01 requires all federal civilian domains to implement DMARC at enforcement (p=reject). State and local governments face similar pressure.
• Budget issues: Getting funding for email security means navigating fiscal year limitations, competing priorities, and justifying ROI to elected officials or budget committees.
• Legacy systems: Many government agencies run email infrastructure that wasn’t built with modern authentication in mind. Upgrading isn’t as simple as installing an update, though.
• Vendor ecosystems: Getting all of your contractors, vendors, and third-party services aligned with your authentication policies is easier said than done.
• Public trust: When citizens receive spoofed emails pretending to be from government agencies, it damages trust in public institutions. That trust, once lost, is incredibly hard to rebuild.
• Operational continuity: Government email can’t just go offline for maintenance. Emergency services, constituent communications, and inter-agency coordination need to always keep running.

Built for government requirements

Valimail is the only FedRAMP-authorized DMARC solution, purpose-built to help government agencies meet compliance requirements and protect public communications.

With the launch of ValiGov, government agencies now have a dedicated authentication product engineered specifically for .gov environments. ValiGov provides automated DMARC enforcement workflows, simplified sender management, and compliance-ready reporting, making it easier than ever for agencies to meet BOD 18-01 requirements without strain on IT resources.

Challenge	Traditional approach	Valimail solution
BOD 18-01 compliance	Manual implementation, months of work	Guided enforcement, meet requirements in weeks
Legacy systems	Complex workarounds, high failure risk	Works with existing infrastructure
Vendor management	Tracking spreadsheets, manual coordination	Automated sender identification and authorization
Budget	Enterprise pricing or risky DIY	Government-friendly pricing
Procurement	Lengthy RFP process, uncertain outcomes	FedRAMP authorized,
Expertise	Requires dedicated authentication specialists	Intuitive platform with expert support included
Reporting	Manual report compilation	Audit-ready compliance reporting

• FedRAMP authorized: We’re the only DMARC provider with FedRAMP authorization to meet the highest federal security standards.
• Meet BOD 18-01 requirements: Our platform is designed to help federal agencies comply with DHS Binding Operational Directive 18-01 mandating DMARC enforcement.
• Works with legacy systems: Valimail integrates with existing government email infrastructure without requiring wholesale system replacements or risky migrations.
• Automated vendor management: Identify and authorize the hundreds of third-party services sending email on your behalf—from contractors to constituent notification systems.
• Procurement-ready: FedRAMP authorization means we’ve already passed the rigorous security evaluations government procurement requires.
• Expert implementation support: Every government customer works with a dedicated onboarding engineer who understands public sector constraints and requirements.
• Audit-ready compliance reporting: Generate the documentation auditors and oversight bodies require to prove BOD 18-01 compliance and email security posture.

Valimail Enforce is our government-grade solution, with deployment options designed for federal, state, and local agencies.

How government agencies use Valimail

“Configuring DMARC was a major headache for our team. We struggled with misconfigurations, broken email flows, and uncertainty about which services were authorized to send on our behalf. Valimail’s platform gave us full visibility into our email ecosystem, helping us easily identify and fix issues without disrupting legitimate email traffic. Now, our DMARC policy is properly enforced, unauthorized senders are blocked, and we don’t have to worry about constant troubleshooting. Valimail made DMARC configuration effortless!” — Alfredo Medina, Head of Technology Services Management, National Human Rights Commission

• Meeting federal mandates: BOD 18-01 isn’t negotiable. Valimail helps federal agencies reach DMARC enforcement without disrupting operations or overwhelming IT teams.
• Protecting communications: Tax notifications, benefit updates, emergency alerts—citizens need to trust that emails from government agencies are legitimate.
• Managing vendor ecosystems: Valimail provides centralized visibility and one-click authorization for every authorized sender: contractors, notification services, and third-party platforms.
• Supporting inter-agency coordination: Valimail provides the visibility and control to manage authentication across organizational boundaries.
• Election security: Protecting election-related communications is national security. Valimail partnered with Defending Digital Campaigns to prevent email impersonation during the 2024 election cycle.

“Other solutions seemed overly complicated. Valimail offered a straightforward setup and configuration, with the added benefit of unlimited SPF lookup.” — Dennis Perry, CTO for Special Projects, Australian Labor Party

Government agencies using Valimail meet compliance requirements faster and with less operational risk:

95%+ sustained enforcement: Government customers maintain enforcement over time without the constant manual work that makes DIY approaches unsustainable.

4x faster compliance: Agencies reach DMARC enforcement (BOD 18-01 requirement) in 45 days median instead of the 300-600 days typical with manual approaches.

28 days to enforcement: The Australian Labor Party reached full DMARC enforcement in just 28 days with 96% pass rate, protecting election communications from impersonation attacks.

Proven government experience: Trusted by the U.S. Census Bureau, EPA, USDA, USAID, States of Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio, plus international government agencies.

Procurement and compliance

ValiGov is the first and only automated email authentication solution built specifically for U.S. government agencies. ValiGov simplifies DMARC enforcement across federal, state, and local domains, helping public sector organizations achieve compliance faster, reduce operational burden, and protect .gov communications from impersonation. 

Built on Valimail’s FedRAMP-authorized platform, ValiGov delivers automated authentication, guided enforcement, and government-grade security tailored to the unique needs of public institutions.

• FedRAMP authorized: We’ve passed the security assessments required for federal agency use, eliminating months of vendor evaluation and security reviews from your procurement process.
• BOD 18-01 compliant: Our platform is specifically designed to help agencies meet DHS Binding Operational Directive 18-01 requirements for DMARC enforcement.
• SOC 2, PCI, GDPR compliant: Regular audits guarantee we meet all major security and privacy frameworks required for government contractors.
• GSA Schedule available: Streamlined procurement for federal agencies through established contracting vehicles.
• Trusted by federal agencies: U.S. Census Bureau, EPA, USDA, USAID, U.S. Agency for Global Media, and more rely on Valimail to protect their email communications.

Protect your government domain

Don’t wait for an email-based attack to expose your agency. Schedule a demo to see how Valimail helps government agencies meet federal mandates and protect public communications.

Additional resources

1. ​​DMARC in government: Securing public sector email communications
2. Federal compliance with email authentication directive continues to grow
3. Case study: Australian Labor Party reaches enforcement in 28 days

 

Common government questions

How does Valimail help meet BOD 18-01 requirements?

Valimail is designed to help federal agencies comply with DHS Binding Operational Directive 18-01. Our platform automates DMARC implementation, provides the reporting required for compliance documentation, and helps agencies reach enforcement (p=reject) in weeks.

What makes Valimail different from other DMARC providers?

We’re the only FedRAMP-authorized DMARC provider. This means we’ve passed the security assessments federal agencies require, and our platform meets government-grade security standards. We also have extensive experience working with government agencies and understand public sector constraints.

Can Valimail work with our legacy email systems?

Yes. Valimail integrates with existing government email infrastructure, including legacy systems. We don’t require wholesale system replacements, either. Our solution works with what you already have.

How long does implementation take for government agencies?

Most government agencies reach DMARC enforcement in 45-90 days, depending on infrastructure complexity. Our dedicated onboarding engineer works within your operational constraints and compliance requirements to minimize disruption.

What about our dozens of contractors and third-party vendors?

Valimail’s Precision Sender Intelligence identifies third-party services by name (not just IP address) and provides one-click authorization. We handle the complexity of managing hundreds of authorized senders so your team doesn’t have to.

How does pricing work for government agencies?

We offer government-friendly pricing with transparent costs and procurement vehicles designed for public sector budgets. Pricing is based on your email volume and domains with clear ROI documentation for budget justification.

What level of support do government customers receive?

All government customers work with a dedicated onboarding engineer who understands public sector requirements. We provide ongoing support, compliance reporting assistance, and help navigating the unique challenges government agencies face.

Is Valimail available for state and local governments?

Absolutely. While our FedRAMP authorization is federal-focused, we work extensively with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. We understand the unique challenges and budget constraints at every level of government.

Is ValiGov different from Valimail Enforce?

ValiGov is a specialized version of Valimail’s platform designed exclusively for government agencies, offering tailored automation, simplified compliance workflows, and features aligned with .gov environments. Federal, state, local, and tribal governments can use ValiGov to accelerate DMARC enforcement while meeting strict public-sector requirements.