How do I use Secure Exchanges vulnerability scanning in Outlook?

Secure Exchanges offers a vulnerability analysis feature to help detect exchanges containing potentially vulnerable information that is at risk of being compromised.

Here is a step-by-step guide to using this analysis feature in Outlook:

Step 1: Access the analysis

• Open Outlook and in the top ribbon, locate the Secure Exchanges tab.
• Click on "Vulnerability Analysis" which is represented by a specific icon.
  

Step 2: Select the elements to analyze

• Once the analysis window is open, you will have various options such as "Passwords", "Credit cards", "Network information", etc.
• Check the boxes corresponding to the types of information you wish to analyze.

Step 3: Launch the analysis

• After selecting the types of information, click the "Analyze" button.
• During the analysis, you will see in the main window all emails detected as potential information leaks.

Step 4: Analysis Report

• Once the analysis is complete, you have the option to generate a full report.
• Click on "Generate report" to get a detailed account of the results.

The generated report will give you a clear overview of potential vulnerabilities in your exchanges, allowing you to take corrective measures to secure your information.

Example Report:

The report includes several pages; the image above is an example.

Vulnerabilities are classified as low, moderate, and high risk, with specific recommendations for each type of vulnerability detected. For example, passwords found in emails should be treated with caution, and credit card information should not be disclosed without secure encryption.

The report also includes practical recommendations for securing your communications, such as using encryption services to share confidential information.

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