Set up Safe Attachments policies in Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Implementation Effort: Low: Customer IT and Security Operations teams need to drive projects to configure and manage Safe Attachments policies.

User Impact: Medium: A subset of non-privileged users may need to take action or be notified of changes, particularly if specific users, groups, or domains are targeted by the policies.

Overview

Safe Attachments policies in Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provide an additional layer of protection against malware in email attachments by opening files in a virtual environment to observe their behavior before delivery. This feature is crucial for organizations aiming to enhance their security posture within the Zero Trust framework by ensuring that potentially harmful attachments are thoroughly vetted.

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Set up Safe Attachments policies in Microsoft Defender for Office 365