Losing track of what software you have, where it’s running or whether there is a licensing overlap can be a problem if processes are not in place.
Software asset management (SAM) no longer means carrying out the ad hoc inventory when needed - instead it requires a structured approach to recognize your software assets and manage them so that they work best for you. SAM is essential to protecting your organization’s software.
Please click here for details of the ISEB Certificate in Software Asset Management Essentials course.
Click here to see related standards and publications in the BSI Shop.
BS ISO/IEC 19770-1:2006
Software asset management. Processes
BS ISO/IEC 19770-1:2006 establishes a structured baseline for organizations to implement an integrated set of processes for SAM. The aim of the standard is to help you achieve good practice and manage your software more efficiently so that management and other organizations can be confident of the quality and adequacy of your processes.
