The information technology (IT) department issued you an ethernet cable that will allow you to connect directly to your router when working remotely. You are also given instructions to download an identity authenticator to give you extra protection against unwanted intrusions on your computer. What would be the primary reason for IT giving such explicit instructions concerning your network connection?(1 point)

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Connecting to the secured network and using an authenticator, allows IT to monitor your keystrokes.
Connecting to the secured network and using an authenticator, allows IT to monitor your keystrokes.

Connecting to unsecured networks can increase the incidents of the stealing of personal data.
Connecting to unsecured networks can increase the incidents of the stealing of personal data.

Connections to unsecured networks are slower.
Connections to unsecured networks are slower.

Connecting to the secured network completely insulates your computer from a malicious attack.

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The primary reason for IT giving such explicit instructions concerning your network connection is:

Connecting to unsecured networks can increase the incidents of the stealing of personal data.

Using a secure network and an identity authenticator helps protect sensitive information and reduces the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.