Also, if you need privileged access to get things done and the IT team can’t install nanny software on your computer, you have created a big security threat.

Yeah I know you Mr Hacker are responsible and would never fall victim to malware, because you personally audit all packages and their dependencies you download (eye roll).

But imagine you are in charge of security for a company and some argumentative contrarian insists on running the sole Linux machine in your corp network. Potentially your entire business or reputation is at risk because of this guy’s unilateral decision. Wouldn’t it be reasonable to tell them to stop?