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A financial institution is implementing application control policies to manage the use of various applications within its network. The security team has identified that certain applications, such as file-sharing services and social media platforms, pose a risk to sensitive data. They decide to categorize applications based on their risk levels and implement controls accordingly. If the institution categorizes applications into three risk levels: High, Medium, and Low, and they decide to block all High-risk applications, allow Medium-risk applications with restrictions, and permit Low-risk applications without restrictions, which of the following scenarios best describes the implications of this application control strategy on the institution\'s network security posture?
The institution significantly reduces its attack surface by eliminating high-risk applications, while still allowing some flexibility for business operations through medium-risk applications, thus maintaining a balance between security and usability.
The institution may inadvertently expose itself to increased risks by allowing medium-risk applications, which could be exploited if not properly monitored, potentially leading to data breaches.
The institution's network performance will improve significantly due to the blocking of high-risk applications, but it may also lead to employee dissatisfaction due to restricted access to popular applications.
The institution's application control strategy will have no significant impact on its overall security posture, as users will find ways to bypass the restrictions in place.

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