Why Your Website and Email Systems Need a Compliance Review in 2026
Cyber security and data protection requirements continue to evolve. Major email providers such as Microsoft and Google have significantly tightened their requirements for email authentication, while organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that personal data is handled securely and transparently.
Many businesses are unaware that their website or email system may no longer meet current best practice standards. This can result in:
- Legitimate emails being delivered to spam folders
- Increased risk of email impersonation and phishing attacks
- Loss of customer enquiries
- Website security vulnerabilities
- Potential data protection complaints
- Reputational damage
Our compliance review is designed to identify and address these risks.
Email Compliance Review
SPF records
Helps protect your domain from email spoofing by verifying which servers can send emails on your behalf.
Without it, your emails may be marked as spam or used in phishing attacks.
DKIM configuration
Adds a digital signature to your emails, proving they are authentic and unaltered.
Without DKIM, your emails can be tampered with or rejected by email providers.
DMARC policies
Tells email providers what to do if an email fails SPF or DKIM checks, such as quarantine or reject.
No DMARC means a higher risk of spoofing and brand damage.
Email security settings
Secure email settings reduce the risk of unauthorised access, fraud and configuration errors.
Weak settings can leave an open door to attackers and data leaks.
Deliverability and reputation issues
A good sending reputation ensures your emails land in inboxes, not spam folders.
Poor reputation can mean lost opportunities and damaged trust.
These controls help ensure that emails sent from your domain are trusted by receiving mail systems and protected against spoofing.
Website Compliance Review
SSL certificate configuration
Encrypts the connection between your website and visitors, protecting sensitive data.
No SSL can cause security warnings and loss of customer trust.
Privacy and cookie notices
Inform visitors how their data is used and gather consent where required.
Non-compliance can lead to fines and legal action.
Contact forms and data collection processes
Ensure personal data is collected, stored and handled lawfully and securely.
Poor data handling can result in breaches and regulatory penalties.
Basic website security controls
Protects against common threats such as spam, hacking attempts and unauthorised access.
Vulnerabilities can be exploited, putting your business at risk.
GDPR-related information available to visitors
Visitors can easily find your privacy rights and how their data is handled.
Lack of transparency can lead to fines and loss of credibility.
Pricing
- Email Compliance Review: £99 + VAT
- Website Compliance Review: £169 + VAT
- Combined Review: £259 + VAT
Additional websites: £49 + VAT each.
Additional mailbox groups (up to 25 mailboxes): £49 + VAT per group.
Where significant remediation work is required, this will be quoted separately before any work is undertaken.
All charges are one-off fees. There are no recurring charges associated with these reviews.
By carrying out these reviews proactively, businesses can improve security, reduce risk, and ensure that both their website and email systems continue to operate effectively and professionally.