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this post was submitted on 05 Feb 2024
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CPU/BIOS-level system management engines such as Intel IME/vPro or AMD Secure Technology give device access to IT even if the OS is replaced or the system is powered off.
If your IT staff isn't utilizing that technology, then when you boot into a corporate-managed OS, they can see any hardware that is currently connected to the system.
If they're not doing any monitoring at all, you're fine (but the viability of the business is in question). If they're doing OS-level monitoring, stick with the USB thing and leave it unplugged when booted into the corporate OS. If they're doing CPU-level monitoring, you're already likely flagged.
If you're unsure how much monitoring they're doing, attempting to find out may also be a resume-generating event (RGE). Cheers, and good luck!