| name | cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.2.1 |
| description | Ensure that DKIM is enabled for all mail enabled domains |
| category | cis-gworkspace |
| version | 1.3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","gcp","google-workspace","gmail","dkim","email-security"] |
| cis_id | 3.1.3.2.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Google Workspace Foundations Benchmark v1.3.0 |
| tech_stack | ["gcp","google-workspace"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.2.2","cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.2.3"] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
3.1.3.2.1 Ensure that DKIM is enabled for all mail enabled domains
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|
| CIS ID | 3.1.3.2.1 |
| Level | L1 |
| Profile Applicability | Enterprise Level 1 |
| Assessment Type | Manual |
| Section | Gmail > Authenticate email |
Description
DKIM adds an encrypted signature to the header of all outgoing messages. Email servers that get signed messages use DKIM to decrypt the message header, and verify the message was not changed after it was sent.
Rationale
Spoofing is a common unauthorized use of email, so some email servers require DKIM to prevent email spoofing.
Impact
There should be no impact of setting up DKIM however, organizations should ensure appropriate setup to ensure continuous mail-flow.
Default Value
None
Audit
To verify this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:
- Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
- Select Apps
- Select Google Workspace
- Select Gmail
- Under
Authenticate email, ensure a DKIM record exists for each mail enabled domain
Remediation
To configure this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:
- Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
- Select Apps
- Select Google Workspace
- Select Gmail
- Under
Authenticate email, select Generate new record
- Under
Select DKIM key bit length, select the appropriate key bit length (2048 is recommended if supported)
- Under
Prefix selector (optional), enter the appropriate prefix selector
- Use the text at TXT record value to update the DNS record at your domain host
- Select
Start Authentication
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