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Ensure email from external senders is identified

Why This Matters

Emails from external senders are a primary vector for phishing and social engineering attacks. Without clear identification, users may inadvertently trust malicious messages sent from outside your organization. Enabling the external sender tag provides a persistent visual cue that helps users exercise caution before interacting with unknown senders, reducing the risk of successful phishing attempts. This feature also supports security awareness training by giving users a simple, consistent indicator of email origin.

What Aether365 Checks

Aether365 verifies whether the ExternalInOutlook setting is enabled, which adds a visible "External" tag to emails from senders outside your organization. This check appears in your Aether365 dashboard under the microsoft-365 checks section.

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