Summary

In this chapter, we journeyed through the complex world of maintaining both secure and efficient email flow inside the Exchange ecosystem. We kicked things off by taking a close look at how Exchange handles email flow and quickly dove into the world of message tracing. This invaluable tool helps administrators untangle the web of email delivery, ensuring that messages not only reach their destination but do so reliably within an organization’s communication network. We then explored the array of security defenses set up to protect email inboxes from the likes of malware and phishing – diving into how anti-malware policies, Safe Links policies, and the cutting-edge ZAP function work together to create a formidable barrier against cyber threats. This comprehensive set of security strategies, alongside our discussion on how protection policies are prioritized and the importance of alert policies, forms a solid frontline defense, ensuring smooth and secure email transmission...