The process involves setting up and customizing settings within the Microsoft 365 environment to protect email messages. This includes establishing rules and policies that determine how email is encrypted, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure both in transit and at rest. For instance, an administrator may define a rule to automatically encrypt emails containing specific keywords or sent to recipients outside the organization.
Implementing these settings safeguards confidential data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA or GDPR. It minimizes the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive communications. Historically, securing electronic mail required complex, third-party solutions; however, Microsoft 365 provides integrated features designed to streamline this security process.
