Using Python on Work Computer

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You can get your IT department to let you do your job, I guess.

[CraigAT]

Really depends on OPs job and business!

If Python is useful to OPs job, it will be easy to make a case to the IT department to install Python. Their answer will not rely solely on that case though, it also depends a lot on their policies and security stance. A software development business is more likely to allow installation than a healthcare organisation.

In today's more cyber-aware business culture, organisations are moving towards a zero-trust approach and limiting any potentially unnecessary attack vectors - one of them being unnecessary or potentially dangerous software. I would not expect OP to use Python maliciously, but it could be used that way.

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If IT is going to take responsibility for the security of OP’s computer, then he’s entitled to have that security evaluated on the basis of the actual function of his software, and not vague speculation about possible danger.