Which of the following s MOST likely to deter an employee from engaging in inappropriate use of company owned IT systems?

A centralized computer security response team primarily focuses on responding to incidents *after* they occur, which is not a proactive deterrent for preventing inappropriate use.

Regular performance reviews and management check-ins are primarily for employee development and performance management, not specifically designed to deter inappropriate IT system usage.

While important for establishing ethical guidelines, code of ethics training alone may not deter an employee if there is no perceived likelihood of detection and consequences for violations.

The explicit communication that employee activity on company systems is monitored creates a strong perception of detection, which is a powerful psychological deterrent. This awareness discourages employees from engaging in unauthorized or inappropriate actions due to the increased risk of being discovered and held accountable.