Didn’t mean to offend you (or anyone else).
I work in IT too (Windows) and have admin rights on my workstation. Even though I have the power to install any software, it’s against policy to do so (and technically that’s a good policy).
Also, I don’t like the idea of anyone/anything but me having my passwords. I go with 2FA if something is important/certified based 2FA if it’s really important.
Yeah, just tell your work IT staff that you need admin rights to your workstation so you can “install the software you want to” (that they don’t supply or support or update).
See how well that works. /s
Cooperation is the secret.
If anyone thinks about trying something, setup a private meeting with them.
I’ve heard that quiet publication of the results of that meeting (whatever you choose to make those results) can be a great deterrent to others with similar ideas.
Welcome to the world of now.
I was going to suggest using dynamit. /s
Where I’m at (US), it’s not well known.
Where I’m at (US), it is.
That’s why this is done: https://www.nasa.gov/ames/space-biosciences/planetary-protection/
I realize you were probably talking about visiting other worlds in person, but we would probably still have unmanned missions there first.