Analyze email headers for IP reputation and spoofing detection - Gmail

Analyze Emails for Security Insights

Who is this for?

This workflow is ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, and organizations looking to enhance their email security practices. It is particularly useful for those who need to analyze Gmail email headers for IP tracking, spoofing detection, and sender reputation assessment.

What problem is this workflow solving?

Email spoofing and phishing attacks are significant cybersecurity threats. By analyzing email headers, this workflow provides detailed insights into the email's origin, authentication status, and the reputation of the sending IP address. It helps detect potential spoofing attempts and assess the trustworthiness of incoming emails.

What this workflow does

This n8n workflow automates the process of analyzing email headers received in Gmail. It performs the following key functions:

1. Triggering and Email Header Extraction: It monitors Gmail inboxes for new emails and extracts their headers for analysis. 2. Authentication Analysis: It validates SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication results to ensure the email adheres to industry-standard security protocols. 3. IP Analysis: The workflow extracts the originating IP address and evaluates its reputation and geographic details using external APIs. 4. Reputation Scoring: It integrates with IP Quality Score to detect spam activity and assess the sender's reputation. 5. Consolidation and Webhook Response: All results are aggregated into a single JSON response, making it easy to integrate with third-party platforms or tools for further automation.