Laptop security
Discussion
Previously my work laptop was secured with bitlocker and profiles restricting too much playing around, ie. can't install new software, default location for files set to onedrive but not restricted to that etc
What I would consider reasonably normal security to stop unauthorised access and stop people installing unlicensed stuff and software IT dont want to have to support and troubleshoot.
New laptop no bitlocker but everything locked down to the point if you aren't connected to work via VPN apps wont start and all data is on work servers or one drive. Profiles mean nothing can be touched, can't even create shortcuts or print locally, only to NW printers accessed with staff ID card.
Means on a day like today where works internet connection is down all home workers are on a tea break, no email no Teams no nothing.
Does the latter setup seem a bit overkill?
What I would consider reasonably normal security to stop unauthorised access and stop people installing unlicensed stuff and software IT dont want to have to support and troubleshoot.
New laptop no bitlocker but everything locked down to the point if you aren't connected to work via VPN apps wont start and all data is on work servers or one drive. Profiles mean nothing can be touched, can't even create shortcuts or print locally, only to NW printers accessed with staff ID card.
Means on a day like today where works internet connection is down all home workers are on a tea break, no email no Teams no nothing.
Does the latter setup seem a bit overkill?
Guess it depends on what industry you are in and how large the company is. Whilst there is higher risk with a bit of trust it does allow for greater flexibility and less down time from the odd IT snafu. If your are not working with PII/finance then this might seem a little overkill especially for a admin that only needs access to emails and word/excel.
seems overkill, but depends on the industry. Also it might be a over zealous knee jerk reaction to a previously desk bound organisation paranoid about security in new covid world.
But if the company is willing to have its employees twiddling their thumbs as a consequence of local outage then that is their perogative.
Personally installing apps should be locked down, personal onedrive only saving is a good option, o365. anything requiring entry into office network should be thru VPN is a reasonable compromise
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But if the company is willing to have its employees twiddling their thumbs as a consequence of local outage then that is their perogative.
Personally installing apps should be locked down, personal onedrive only saving is a good option, o365. anything requiring entry into office network should be thru VPN is a reasonable compromise
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