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Roadmap

This document outlines the planned development roadmap for DMARQ, including upcoming features, improvements, and long-term goals.

Current Version: 1.0.0 (April 2025)

The initial release of DMARQ includes:

• Basic DMARC report processing and analysis
• Domain management
• User authentication
• Dashboard with key metrics
• IMAP integration for automatic report collection
• Simple alerting system
• Docker deployment option

Short-Term Goals (Q2-Q3 2025)

Version 1.1.0 (June 2025)

• Advanced Report Filtering

  • Filter reports by IP address
  • Filter by authentication result
  • Custom date range selection
  • Save custom filters

• Improved Visualizations

  • Interactive charts with drill-down capability
  • Geographic IP distribution map
  • Timeline view of authentication changes

• Enhanced DNS Health Checks

  • Automated SPF, DKIM, DMARC syntax validation
  • Record monitoring with change detection
  • Best practice recommendations

• API Enhancements

  • Additional endpoints for statistics
  • Improved authentication options
  • Better documentation and examples

Version 1.2.0 (August 2025)

• User Management Improvements

  • Role-based access control
  • Domain-specific permissions
  • User invitation system
  • Activity audit logging

• Multi-tenant Support

  • Organization-level grouping of domains
  • Isolated views for different user groups
  • White-labeling options

• Enhanced IMAP Integration

  • Support for multiple mailboxes
  • Advanced filtering options
  • Attachment preprocessing rules

• Forensic Report Analysis

  • Improved parsing for various report formats
  • Header analysis tools
  • Correlation with aggregate reports

Mid-Term Goals (Q4 2025 - Q1 2026)

Version 1.3.0 (November 2025)

• Integration Ecosystem

  • Slack/Teams notifications
  • WebHook support for custom integrations
  • Export to BI tools
  • SIEM integration

• Advanced Alerting System

  • Custom alert rules
  • Alert severity levels
  • Alert acknowledgment workflow
  • Historical alert tracking

• DNS Management

  • Integration with Cloudflare API
  • Integration with AWS Route 53
  • One-click fix for common DNS issues
  • DNS record deployment tracking

• Report Anomaly Detection

  • Machine learning-based anomaly detection
  • Unusual sending pattern identification
  • Automatic threat scoring

Version 2.0.0 (February 2026)

• Comprehensive Email Authentication Suite

  • SPF record management and monitoring
  • DKIM key rotation management
  • BIMI record support
  • MTA-STS implementation assistance

• Policy Management

  • DMARC policy transition recommendations
  • Automated policy progression
  • Impact analysis before policy changes
  • Rollback capabilities

• Reporting Enhancements

  • Scheduled PDF/CSV exports
  • Custom report templates
  • Executive summary generation
  • Trend analysis with predictive insights

• Multi-Channel Notifications

  • Email notifications
  • SMS alerts
  • Mobile app push notifications
  • Custom notification channels

Long-Term Goals (Mid 2026+)

Version 2.x and Beyond

• Advanced Threat Intelligence

  • Integration with email security platforms
  • Shared threat database
  • Sender reputation scoring
  • Proactive security recommendations

• Enterprise Features

  • LDAP/Active Directory integration
  • SAML/SSO support
  • Advanced audit logging
  • Custom branding

• Internationalization

  • Multi-language interface
  • Region-specific reporting
  • International domain support (IDN)
  • Localized documentation

• AI-Powered Analysis

  • Natural language querying of report data
  • Automated root cause analysis
  • Predictive compliance modeling
  • AI-assisted remediation recommendations

• Ecosystem Expansion

  • Mobile companion app
  • Browser plugins
  • Desktop notifications
  • Command-line tools

Feature Requests and Prioritization

We prioritize features based on:

1. User Impact: How many users will benefit?
2. Security Enhancement: Does it improve email security?
3. Ease of Implementation: Can we deliver it quickly?
4. Strategic Alignment: Does it align with our vision?

To suggest features:

• Open an issue on our GitHub repository
• Provide details about the feature and why it's valuable
• Include use cases and examples when possible

Contribution Opportunities

We welcome contributions in these areas:

• Integrations: Help build integrations with other services
• Documentation: Improve guides, examples, and references
• UI/UX: Enhance the user interface and experience
• Testing: Add tests and improve test coverage
• Performance: Optimize database queries and processing

See our Contributing Guide for details on how to contribute.

Release Schedule

• Major Releases: 2 per year (February and August)
• Minor Releases: Quarterly (February, May, August, November)
• Patch Releases: As needed for bug fixes and security updates

Deprecation Policy

We maintain backward compatibility where possible, but sometimes need to deprecate features:

1. Announcement: We announce deprecations at least 6 months in advance
2. Alternative: We provide migration paths to alternative solutions
3. Support: We continue supporting deprecated features during the transition period
4. Removal: We remove features only in major version updates

Feedback

We value your feedback on our roadmap! Please share your thoughts:

• Through GitHub issues
• In our community forums
• During community calls
• Via email to roadmap@example.com