Let's normalise low user permissions on work computers.
Want to install Spotify? Ask.
Want to install drivers and use your personal printer? Ask.
Want to download memes to send over Teams? Ask.
There are legitimate security risks that you may not be aware of.



There are legitimate security risks that you may not be aware of.

This is scalable for those saying it's not. You can use software such as Novell Zenworks which my university used.
Using that software the user can download software from a list of whitelisted software and users can request that IT Services add software to the whitelist.
Using that software the user can download software from a list of whitelisted software and users can request that IT Services add software to the whitelist.
I'm not saying that companies shouldn't allow these things, but that employees should be requesting permission on company owned devices.
Don't get me started on BYOD.
Don't get me started on BYOD.
Why am I saying ask? To protect your a**.
If you ask and you get permission and something breaks, it's not your fault.
If you don't ask and something breaks you're in a lot of trouble.
If you ask and you get permission and something breaks, it's not your fault.
If you don't ask and something breaks you're in a lot of trouble.