Software Audit Circular
Dated Oct 2016
- Software License Records
Faculties and departments must keep an update software inventory and documentary proof of software licenses purchased. - Use of Licensed Software in NUS-Owned Equipment
Faculties and departments are to ensured that only softwares with licenses purchased are installed in NUS-Owned Equipment. The actual installation must correspond with the licenses purchased.The Software Inventory Reports may be referenced to determine if additional license are required. - Acceptable use of Shareware
Shareware is a software that is freely available for download from the internet. In most cases, it for non-commercial use only and Institute of Higher Learning (IHLS) are excluded. Faculty and staff must check the Shareware owner’s End User License Agreement(EULA) if use by IHLS is free or requires the paid version. - Anti-Malware Software
The University licenses TrendMicro OfficeScan as the standard anti-malware software to protect University computers,allowing proper centralized management of the virus definition and updates. Computers found without TrendMicro OfficeScan or with an outdated version must have the software installed and updated immediately. Faculty or Staff responsible for the computers may install the software from Software Center. - Use of Unauthorized Software
Faculty or Staff must not use unauthorized software on NUS-owned equipment.