Re: So here it is one year later...

I think I'll stick with the "in layman terms" part of the message 
because that's most clearly stated:

Hector Santos wrote:

>In layman terms:
>
>What if my SMTP mail server detects a non-DK/IIM ready message?
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IMO, it will be a very long time (if ever) before a "typical" mail 
server will be able to take some action such as rejecting a message 
based on a missing signature, except possibly when the originating 
domain advertises that it signs all of its mail.

>You need to answer that question otherwise what is the use of using DK/IIM
>if a system still needs to work and be ready for non-DK/IIM messages?
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It's another message classification criterion, and when present enables 
reputation and accreditation based on who the signer is.

>Now of course, it might work well in an exclusive CISCO corporate/enterprise
>settings, a big pat on the back, an exciting marketing and promotion largely
>based on "hope"  I can imagine for your big customer base.  But this is not
>a standard across the board.
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I hope it's obvious that's not Cisco's intent.  But it should be 
possible with standards-based message authentication for anyone to more 
accurately whitelist their suppliers, customers, and partners, to make 
sure that their messages never get lost.

-Jim