While you cannot entirely eliminate the risk of service outages, you can take steps to minimize their occurrence: - Regular Audits: Conduct regular audits of your ESP to ensure they are following best practices for security and uptime. - Scalability: Ensure your ESP can handle your email volume, especially during peak times. - Redundancy: Choose an ESP that offers redundancy and failover options to minimize downtime. - Feedback Loop: Maintain open communication with your ESP to quickly address any issues that could lead to an outage.