As more organizations adopt zero trust frameworks, federated systems like GoDaddy’s email trust model may no longer align with best practices. GoDaddy defederation is a proactive security measure that supports your zero trust journey by removing shared authentication dependencies. It gives administrators full visibility and control over domain authentication settings, enabling more granular policy enforcement. This move not only improves email integrity but also prevents unauthorized third-party access and impersonation. The defederation process involves auditing your current setup, updating DNS records, and implementing standalone authentication protocols.