What Is a Report Generator?

What is a Report Generator?

A report generator is a system or tool that collects, processes, and visualizes email authentication data such as DMARC aggregate reports. It helps domain owners interpret raw XML feedback from mailbox providers and transform it into readable insights about SPF, DKIM, and DMARC performance.

DMARC reports are vital for understanding how a domain’s email is being used, both legitimately and maliciously. However, raw reports are complex and often difficult to analyze manually. Report generators simplify this process by parsing the data and displaying key metrics like pass/fail rates, sending sources, and authentication trends.

How a Report Generator Works

Mailbox providers send daily or periodic XML reports to the address defined in the DMARC record’s rua= tag. A report generator then:

• Parses the XML data to extract message counts, IPs, and authentication results
• Aggregates results by domain, source, and policy outcome
• Visualizes authentication health through charts or dashboards
• Flags unknown or unauthorized sending sources
• Stores historical data for long-term trend analysis

Example DMARC record specifying a report address:

Benefits of Using a Report Generator

• Transforms technical data into actionable insights
• Improves visibility of legitimate and fraudulent senders
• Tracks SPF and DKIM alignment progress over time
• Helps validate changes in authentication infrastructure
• Supports compliance with security and privacy standards

Report Generator and DMARCeye

DMARCeye functions as a powerful DMARC report generator, automatically processing incoming reports from mailbox providers and converting them into clear, visual summaries. The platform identifies patterns in authentication failures, uncovers new sending sources, and tracks policy performance across time.

By turning complex XML data into human-readable dashboards using modern AI-based technology, DMARCeye allows organizations to monitor their domain’s authentication posture continuously and respond proactively to threats.

This will enable you to catch spoofing and phishing threats before they impact your revenue and damage customer trust in your brand.

Sign up for a free trial of DMARCeye today and secure your email domain.

To learn more about DMARC and DMARC-related terms, explore the DMARCeye Glossary.