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SB198b Does not use unapproved desktop or laptop for work purposes

Using unapproved desktops or laptops for work purposes increases security risks. This could be for a variety of reasons including things such as the absence of effective security controls or malware protection. Unapproved desktops or laptops are also less likely to be set up in such a way that makes it easy for security teams can manage risk to you or your organisation in the event of a cyber attack.

Why is it important?

Using unapproved desktops or laptops for work activity negates the security controls and protections that are in place on company-approved devices. With unapproved devices, risk increases alongside the inability for security teams to respond to security incidents.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Risk Mitigated

Account Compromise

Account compromise happens when unauthorised people access them.

Malware Infection

Malware infections occur when malicious software makes its way on to a device or network.