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Workplace is forcing me to switch back to Windows :(
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I think the problem with Linux in the workplace is that it's hard (read harder than Windows and MacOS) to setup to be managed devices. Especially if the company is a Microsoft shop to begin with. The IT security teams just don't know how to enforce the company policies on Linux machines. Enforce password policy, network credentials and managed apps. It easy with Intune for Windows and Mac. Much harder on Linux.
That's the reason I was given by my work place, when I was "forced" to switch from Linux to Windows.
Nonsense, MS has an Intune client for Linux.
Too bad. Skill issue. They need to learn how to manage Linux just like any other new tech.
I know, I have used it. But it does not enforce any policies. Just tells you if you are compliant or not.
And that's my point. They could do it. Some do. But most companies, in my country at least, pick the easy solution, which is to not support Linux.
Not only a skill issue, but also a time issue. Our security team is plenty of skill and COULD learn how to manage Linux, but they do not have the time to do so. Everything has to be prioritised and they choose to support Win and Mac and move on to something else.
I'm hearing similar complaints from our IT leadership as well regarding Linux PCs. However, Linux is accepted in R&D labs and the cloud because those are network-segmented spaces with additional perimeter controls.
If true zero-trust ever comes to my company, perhaps they'll be a bit more receptive.