Which solution can scan email attachments for malware before forwarding?

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is designed specifically to protect against threats across Microsoft 365 applications, including email. It features robust capabilities to detect and mitigate malware contained within email attachments. By scanning attachments at the moment messages are processed, it can identify and block potentially harmful content before forwarding, thus providing a layer of security that helps prevent data breaches and other security incidents.

This solution leverages advanced threat protection techniques, such as machine learning and heuristics, to analyze attachments and ensure only safe content reaches the recipient. It also includes features for phishing detection and spam filtering, making it an essential component for organizations looking to secure their email communications effectively.

Other options, while part of the broader Microsoft security ecosystem, are tailored for distinct purposes. Microsoft Defender Antivirus focuses on malware detection and remediation at the device level, Microsoft Defender for Identity is aimed at identity and access management threats, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against security threats targeting devices and applications. None of these solutions specifically target the email attachment scanning functionality that Microsoft Defender for Office 365 excels at.