Exchange Online · Compliance & Security
Hygiene Management
Members can manage Exchange anti-spam features, grant permissions for antivirus products to integrate with Exchange, and manage mail flow rules for hygiene purposes.
Scope: Exchange Online Protection (EOP) settings
Permissions
- Transport Hygiene - Manage anti-malware, anti-spam, and anti-spoofing features
- View-Only Configuration - View organization and mail flow settings
- View-Only Recipients - View recipient properties
Common use cases
- Managing email security policies
- Configuring anti-spam and anti-malware settings
- Reviewing and releasing quarantined messages
- Third-party antivirus integration
Best practices
- Coordinate with Defender for Office 365 administrators
- Review quarantine regularly
- Use preset security policies as baseline
- Third-party products can use service accounts in this group
Security considerations
- Can modify protection settings affecting all mail flow
- Incorrect anti-spam settings can block legitimate mail
- Service accounts for third-party products may need this access