Using Admin Privileges while surfing the Internet

[Menny.b () gmail com]

Hello,

I've recently reviewed the network settings of a small-medium business (about 70 workstations running XP Sp3).

I've found that the internal network is connected to the internet thought a firewall, and all of the users have (local) 
administrative privileges on their workstation.

Does anyone know a published benchmark / standard that will help me decide (and argue) - is it ok using admin while 
surfing the internet.

Thanks,
Michael.


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