Dave Maik | Navigating the New Era of Email: What MSPs Need to Know

Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode of MSP Business School, host Brian Doyle welcomes Dave Maik from Valley Mail. The conversation dives into the evolution of technology and security solutions within the MSP space, highlighting how Valley Mail is addressing the growing need for robust email security protocols. Dave sheds light on his journey through various tech transformations since the mid-90s, emphasizing the morphing of traditional computing into cloud-based solutions and the critical role of MSPs in maintaining security.

The discussion provides an insightful overview of the current challenges businesses face, particularly with the recent enforcement of email security protocols by major providers like Google and Microsoft. Dave explains how these changes necessitate the implementation of DMARC, SPF, and DKIM protocols to ensure emails reliably reach their intended recipients without getting flagged. Emphasizing the importance of selecting the right security stack, Dave points out the risks of overspending on unnecessary solutions and introduces Valley Mail's automated solutions designed for ease and efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

Evolution of IT Security: Technology has rapidly evolved, morphing from basic computing to the complexities of cloud-based solutions, necessitating strong security frameworks.
Email Security Protocols: Recent updates by Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft require businesses to implement DMARC, SPF, and DKIM protocols to ensure email deliverability and authenticity.
Valley Mail Solutions: Valley Mail offers user-friendly and cost-effective solutions to assist MSPs in configuring and maintaining essential email security settings efficiently.
Assessing Security Needs: MSPs are encouraged to evaluate their security solutions carefully, using tools and resources like Valley Mail's free Monitor product to analyze their current state.
Community Engagement: Dave Maik remains committed to educating and assisting MSPs in selecting and deploying the right security solutions without unnecessary complexity or cost.

Guest Name: Dave Maik

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemaik/

Company: Valimail

Website: https://www.valimail.com/

Show Website: https://mspbusinessschool.com/

Host Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylevciotoolbox/

Sponsor vCIOToolbox: https://vciotoolbox.com