How much content is there to discuss about 5322 in an email authentication technical talk?
Summary
What email marketers say9Marketer opinions
Email marketer from Mailgun describes potential header injection vulnerabilities related to RFC5322. A tech talk could explain how these attacks work, how to prevent them, and what RFC5322 details are most relevant for security.
Email marketer from Mailjet shares best practices for header management, emphasizing the importance of keeping headers clean and concise to avoid triggering spam filters. This includes recommendations on which headers are essential and which can be safely omitted.
Email marketer from Reddit shares that many deliverability issues stem from incorrect header formatting as defined in RFC5322. A technical talk could address common mistakes and best practices for ensuring proper header structure.
Email marketer from Microsoft explains that Microsoft Exchange Online has specific limits on header sizes. A technical talk could cover these limits and their implications for email deliverability and compliance.
Email marketer from Stack Overflow discusses that there are practical limits to header sizes based on RFC5322. While RFC5322 defines the structure, real-world implementations impose limits for processing efficiency and security.
Email marketer from Email on Acid shares that the ability to talk about header compression techniques for large emails, focusing on how to minimize header size while maintaining compatibility with RFC5322 standards is important. This includes discussing techniques like eliminating unnecessary headers and optimizing header field lengths.
Marketer from Email Geeks responds to Laura Atkins (she/her) by saying that there is a lot in 5322 and that you could probably spend 45 min talking about resent headers alone. They remind themselves that what's mundane to us, is fantastical to most.
Email marketer from Sendgrid shares how adding custom tracking headers can help with tracking emails. A technical talk could discuss how to implement and add these and also remain compliant with RFC5322.
Email marketer from Litmus explains that the talk can address the impact of custom headers on deliverability, highlighting how adding non-standard headers can affect spam filter scores and overall email performance. This could include a discussion on the proper use of X-headers.
What the experts say4Expert opinions
Expert from Spamresource.com explains that RFC5322 defines the structure and syntax of email messages, making it fundamental for understanding how emails are composed. A technical talk could explore the intricacies of the message format, focusing on header fields, body structure, and attachment handling.
Expert from Email Geeks is considering whether they will have enough content just discussing 5322 for tomorrow’s technical talk and realises they have a lot to fit into 45 minutes. They are glad they can cover authentication in one session, but were worried about making the session meaty enough to justify folks joining.
Expert from Spamresource.com mentions the talk can discuss the required headers like 'Date,' 'From,' and 'To' and how to correctly structure these and other headers according to RFC5322 is critical for deliverability and avoiding spam filters.
Expert from Word to the Wise shares that there is potential to discuss different header types (e.g., standard headers, custom headers) and their purposes. You can cover best practices for including or excluding certain headers to improve email deliverability and maintain compliance with email standards.
What the documentation says5Technical articles
Documentation from DMARC.org explains that RFC5322 header analysis is a key component in detecting authentication failures. A technical talk can cover how DMARC relies on correct header structure to validate emails.
Documentation from RFC Editor details that RFC5322 specifies the Internet message format, covering various header fields and their syntax. A technical talk could delve into the specifics of these headers, explaining their roles, valid formats, and impact on message processing.
Documentation from Authorea explains that understanding RFC5322 is crucial for implementing email authentication methods such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. A talk could explore how these methods rely on the message format defined in RFC5322 to verify the sender's identity and prevent spoofing.
Documentation from DKIM.org details that DKIM signatures add specific headers to the email. A technical talk can deep-dive into how these headers are structured, how they work, and how they relate back to RFC5322 compliance.
Documentation from IETF explains that RFC5322 defines resent headers, which are essential for understanding how messages are handled during forwarding and bouncing. A talk could cover the purpose and correct usage of these headers.