How to Disable External Email Forwarding in Microsoft 365? (Osmicro Tech Check)
External email forwarding is one of the most common ways data leaves Microsoft 365 environments without IT noticing.
In this Osmicro Tech Check, we show you where external forwarding is controlled and how to disable it tenant-wide to reduce data exfiltration risk.
This is a quick configuration check that can significantly improve your Microsoft 365 security posture.
What You’ll Learn Section
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Where external forwarding is controlled in Microsoft 365
- Why mailbox-level settings aren’t enough
- How outbound spam policy affects forwarding
- Why external forwarding creates serious security risk
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