Phishing is the leading attack vector against schools. While user awareness training is essential, the strongest defense is stopping phishing emails before they ever reach staff and students. Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online Protection) and Google Workspace provide built-in security controls that can block or quarantine phishing attempts at no extra cost. Here’s how to configure them. Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online / Entra) Microsoft Documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-office-365/anti-phishing-policies-mdo-configure 1. Enable Anti-Phishing Policies Go to the Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center . Navigate to Threat Management → Policy → Anti-Phishing . Enable built-in impersonation protection to detect lookalike domains and spoofed accounts. Impact: Helps prevent phishing that impersonates staff, leadership, or vendors. 2. Quarantine Suspicious Messages Instead of sending suspicious emails to Junk, configure Quarantine policies . Go to Threat Policies → ...
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