Protecting school email systems from harmful attachments is a must. Currently, the school has wisely enabled safeguards against encrypted attachments from untrusted senders, a key defense against malware hidden in locked files. These protections help ensure that malicious content doesn’t sneak past your filters under the guise of privacy.

However, one setting remains off: protection against anomalous attachment types. These uncommon or suspicious file formats are frequently used in phishing campaigns. Turning this on would add another vital layer of defense—especially in a school environment where both staff and students are frequent email users.

Fortunately, the school has future-proofed its defenses by allowing automatic updates to recommended security settings. This means your protection evolves alongside emerging threats—without requiring manual tweaks. At Get Set Tech, we help schools activate the right combination of controls to stay secure, compliant, and efficient.