Email Security Concepts

Welcome to the Email Security Concepts practice lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills to configure email clients and ensure safe email practices.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 - Email Concepts

  • Exercise 2 - Email Security Threats

  • Exercise 3 - Email Security Procedures

  • Exercise 4 - Email Security Settings

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Use an HTTPS-enabled email service provider.

  • Turn off the preview feature.

  • Disable "Keep me signed in"/"Stay signed in" functions.

  • Provide a recovery email address for mail recovery.

  • Avoid unwanted emails using filters.

  • Scan email attachments for malware.

  • Block spam accounts.

  • Check for last account activity.

  • Configure account settings.

  • Configure security settings.

  • Configure password settings.

  • Configure privacy settings.

  • Configure email notifications.

After completing this module, you will have further knowledge of:

  • Introduction to email

  • Email clients

  • Email service providers

  • Email messaging

  • Malicious email attachments

  • Malicious user misdirection

  • Phishing

  • Hoax mail

  • Nigerian scam

  • Spamming

  • Anti-spamming tool: SPAMfighter

  • Creating and using strong passwords

  • App settings
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