Category: Amazon Simple Email Service (SES)

Introduction Businesses and organizations today struggle to effectively communicate with their customers, employees, or other stakeholders across the diverse range of digital channels they now use. One common problem arises when the requirement to exchange information quickly and reliably extends beyond traditional email. This issue challenges organizations where recipients lack immediate access to email. This […]

Customers not using Amazon SES Mail Manager, or those leveraging the authenticated SMTP functionality, are not at risk of EchoSpoofing. In such cases, no further action is required. However, customers currently using or evaluating the unauthenticated SMTP relay feature of Amazon SES Mail Manager are strongly advised to review and implement the guidance provided in […]

Notice to Readers: This blog post was revised on 10/23/2024 to bring the policies and examples more in line with the principle of least privilege access. The changes aim to minimize the scope of permissions granted and reduce the risk of over-privileged access. Please note that the example solution provided in this post is meant […]

In today’s digital landscape, businesses heavily rely on SMS and email campaigns to engage with customers and deliver timely, relevant messages. The shift towards digital marketing has increased customer engagement, accelerated delivery, and expanded personalization options. Email and SMS marketing is essential to digital strategies according to 44% of Chief Marketing Officers and they allocate […]

Introduction to Journaling Email journaling is the practice of preserving comprehensive records of all email communications within an organization. This approach stems from the need to maintain rigid, compliance-driven retention policies focused on auditing an entire organization’s email activities. Because journaled email messages are often required to satisfy on-demand audit and investigation requests, they must […]

Introduction Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) includes a robust set of built-in tools, such as the Virtual Deliverability Manager (VDM), to help senders ensure optimal email deliverability. Additionally, deliverability data from email service providers like Postmaster Tools by Google can provide invaluable insights for all sending domain owners, including those using SES for bulk or […]

In today’s digital landscape, where email communication plays a vital role in business operations, keeping your email archive secure, compliant, and retrievable is crucial for any business. However, managing the large volume of email data can lead to operational difficulties, including regulatory compliance, maintaining an audit trail, and preventing data loss. That’s where Amazon Simple […]

Introduction Customers often ask us if the Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) inbound capabilities they use with applications hosted on AWS infrastructure can also be used to process and automate employee email hosted on public services like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The answer has typically been “yes, but with some limitations”, as until now, […]

When designing Amazon Simple Email Service’s (SES) Mail Manager, we often heard from customers about the “PST-file problem” inherent with user-side mailbox-based archiving. This occurs when, for a variety of reasons, end users decide to archive their emails to local PST files or other local storage. These PST files are fragile and easily corrupted. Furthermore, […]

In today’s digital landscape, efficient and secure email management is essential for businesses facing the complexities of cyber threats and regulatory compliance. Companies are seeking ways to safeguard against unauthorized access and apply audit rules, while maintaining operational efficiency. Amazon SES Mail Manager is designed to meet these challenges, offering a suite of features that […]