Introduction
Anti-malware and anti-spam defenses are a critical part of any modern messaging system. Exchange Server and Exchange Online provide highly effective tools for minimizing the number of unwanted messages that reach user mailboxes while providing strong defenses against malicious software.
In this module, you'll review the anti-malware and anti-spam protection that Exchange Server and Exchange Online Protection provide. You'll also learn how to configure spam and malware filters, policies, and settings to provide protection for your users.
Prerequisites
This module is designed for persons who are aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator role. The prerequisites for this module include:
- Ability to navigate the Microsoft 365 admin center, the Exchange admin center, and the Microsoft Defender portal.
- Ability to create Domain Name System (DNS) records at an intermediate level.
- Familiarity with Active Directory concepts such as centralized domain management, sites, and directory-based identity-related services.
- Ability to write PowerShell commands at an intermediate level.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Understand the different message header fields relevant for spam and spoofing protection.
- Configure anti-spam and anti-malware filters in Exchange Server.
- Manage extra features for outbound spam filtering and quarantine.
- Implement protection features against phishing and spoofing.
- Create transport rules for custom requirements.