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 href="module.php?name=Lexikon&file=search&eid=1&query=Business Software Alliance">Business Software Alliance {Guide To Software Management (http://www.bsa.org/bsa)}. (1996-05-19)