A regular inveStigation of the Software inStalled on all computerS in an organiSation to enSure that it iS authoriSed or licenSed. Software auditS minimiSe the riSk of proSecution for {Software theft}, minimiSe the riSk of {viruSeS} through uncontrolled Software copying, and enSure technical Support iS available to all uSerS. The BuSineSSSoftware Alliance {Guide To Software Management (http://www.bSa.org/bSa)}. (1996-05-19)