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Security and Compliance in LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro

At L-Soft, we know that trust, reliability and control are essential when it comes to email communication. Whether you're running discussion groups, sending newsletters or managing outreach campaigns, LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro help you communicate securely, responsibly and in compliance with global standards.

What You Get with LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro

Security Features You Can Count On:

Password-Protected Interface

The web interface is secured with HTTPS to protect data in transit.

Single Sign-On with SAML

Seamless integration with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta and other identity providers.

IP Address Restrictions

Option to limit access to the web interface and archives by domain or IP range.

Captcha Protection

Prevents bots from abusing public login, password reset and subscription forms.

Rate Limiting

Configurable settings to prevent abuse of the web interface.

Built-In Email Authentication and Compliance:

SPF, DKIM and DMARC Support

Email authentication standards that help prevent spoofing and improve deliverability.

Anti-Spam Compliance Tools

Built-in features to help you comply with global anti-spam regulations.

Support for Privacy Regulations

Tools and configurations to comply with GDPR, CCPA, CASL and similar.

Deployment Options That Fit Your Needs:

Cloud Hosting on Microsoft Azure

LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro can be hosted on dedicated virtual servers within Microsoft Azure, benefiting from its compliance framework.

On-Premises Licensing

For full control and data residency, customers can deploy LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro within their own infrastructure.

Data Encryption at Rest

Supported on Azure deployments, depending on configuration. Not applicable to on-premises installations unless separately implemented.

❗ What LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro Are Not

We believe in transparency. Here are some things that these platforms are not designed for.

Not for Sensitive Financial or Health Data: Email is inherently not encrypted end-to-end. Be careful about transmitting sensitive data unless you are running LISTSERV on-premises and sending to internal email addresses.
Not a HIPAA-Certified Solution: While Azure supports HIPAA compliance, LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro do not claim HIPAA certification.
Not a Live Chat Tool: These platforms are built for structured, asynchronous communication – not real-time messaging.

✅ What LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro Are

And here are some things that they do well.

LISTSERV: Ideal for discussion groups and structured collaboration and communication.
LISTSERV Maestro: Adds capabilities for newsletters, outreach campaigns, landing pages and analytics.

Responsible Use: Common Sense Security

Email is like traffic on a well regulated road. It works best when everyone follows the rules. LISTSERV and LISTSERV Maestro help you keep your communication channels running smoothly, reliably and respectfully, whether you're engaging expert groups, committees or large public audiences.