An internal auditor notes that employees are able to download files from the internet. According to IIA guidance, which of the following strategies would best protect the organization from the risk of copyright infringement and licensing violations resulting from this practice?
To best protect the organization from the risk of copyright infringement and licensing violations, installing a software inventory management application is the most appropriate strategy. This application can track and manage all software installed on corporate devices, ensuring that only authorized and properly licensed software is used. This helps in monitoring compliance with copyright laws and licensing agreements, preventing the use of unauthorized or pirated software. Antivirus and patch management software, dedicated and encrypted network connections, and secure socket layer encryption do not directly address the specific issue of ensuring compliance with software licensing and copyright laws.
Restricted or prohibited software list will make users not to download unauthorized software
How software inventory management application will protect the copyrights? and how it is relevant to employees downloading from Internet? can any one explain?