Date of analysis: 02/02/2025

Sweden DMARC & MTA-STS Adoption Report 2025

Sweden is one of the most well-connected countries not only in Europe but also in the rest of the world. More than 98% of the Swedish population has internet access.  While this is a good thing with numerous benefits for the population, the very high number of connected devices may serve as an ample ground for cybercrimes. Since 2019, ransomware attacks have increased by 144% and grown into Triple Extortion. 

This makes Sweden one of the most vulnerable countries in terms of the multitude of attacks and the cost of cybercrime. In December 2020, the Swedish government made an announcement about the formation of a National Cyber Security Center. The center is currently in the process of compiling targeted cooperation structures with various sectors, including energy, transportation, and telecommunication. 

This report will explore the cybersecurity landscape in Sweden, with an emphasis on analyzing the adoption levels of DMARC, SPF, MTA-STS, and DNSSEC email authentication protocols. After the analysis, we will then proceed to identify existing security gaps and offer suggestions on how to best improve the cybersecurity landscape in the country. 

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Assessing the Threat Landscape

Sectors Analyzed 

Total domains analyzed: 700

What Do the Numbers Say?

Key Findings

  • 85% of domains have correctly implemented SPF records.
  • 77.86% of domains have correctly implemented DMARC.
  • 29.86% have implemented a “Reject” policy, which offers the strongest protection.
  • Only 2.86% of domains have valid MTA-STS records.
  • 97.14% of domains have not implemented MTA-STS.
  • 74.14% of domains have not implemented DNSSEC.

Sector-wise Analysis of Domains in Sweden

Banking

Key Findings

  • Demonstrates the highest DMARC adoption rate at 84%.
  • Has the highest rate of DMARC “Reject” policy implementation at 51%.
  • Shows strong SPF adoption with 90% correct implementation.

Education

Key Findings

  • Has a DMARC adoption rate of 75%.
  • 32% of domains use a DMARC “None” policy, indicating a cautious approach.
  • SPF adoption is solid at 82% correct implementation.

Government

Key Findings

  • Matches the education sector with a 75% DMARC adoption rate.
  • Has a balanced DMARC policy distribution with 33% “None,” 15% “Quarantine”, and 27% “Reject.”
  • Shows strong SPF adoption at 85% correct implementation.

Healthcare

Key Findings

  • Has a high DMARC adoption rate of 83%.
  • Shows the highest use of DMARC “None” policy at 42%, suggesting a conservative approach.
  • Demonstrates good SPF adoption at 84% correct implementation.

Media

Key Findings

  • Has the lowest DMARC adoption rate at 69%.
  • Shows the lowest correct SPF implementation at 77%.
  • Has the highest rate of no SPF record at 16%.

Telecommunications

Key Findings

  • Has a DMARC adoption rate of 78%.
  • Shows a balanced DMARC policy distribution with a slight preference for “None” policy at 37%.
  • Demonstrates good SPF adoption at 82% correct implementation.

Transport

Key Findings

  • Shows the highest correct SPF implementation at 95%.
  • Has a high DMARC adoption rate of 81%.
  • Demonstrates a balanced DMARC policy distribution with a slight preference for “None” policy at 33%.

Comparative Analysis Among Different Sectors

Comparative Analysis of SPF Adoption among Different Sectors in Sweden

Comparative Analysis of DMARC Adoption among Different Sectors in Sweden

Comparative Analysis of MTA-STS Adoption among Different Sectors in Sweden

Comparative Analysis of DNSSEC Adoption among Different Sectors in Sweden 

DMARC & MTA-STS Adoption Rates: Key Statistics for Sweden

Critical Errors Organizations in Sweden Are Making

How Can Organizations in Sweden Improve Email Security & Deliverability?

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