Software Acquisition
	Software Use
	Receiving Software
	Retiring Software
	Disaster Recovery Plan
	Software Installation

Software Use Policy Template

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	Step 1: Perform a Software Inventory
	Step 2: Match Software with Licenses
	Step 3: Review Policies and Procedures
	Step 4: Develop a SAM Plan

The Software Use Policy should cover your company’s rules for downloading, installing and using software titles. Some points you may want to include are:

Review the terms and conditions for each license to ensure proper usage. Define the process for authorizing software installs (i.e. assign one person to either install software or record software installations). Monitor all Internet and downloading activities. Keep the policy’s terms and conditions in an easily accessible location for all employees.

It’s imperative that all employees receive the Software Use Policy and understand what their roles and responsibilities are regarding your company’s software and hardware. Creating and adhering to this policy will help keep your systems free from viruses, reduce the number of support calls and keep your software inventory up to date.