An IS auditor conducting a review of software usage and
licensing discovers that numerous PCs contain unauthorized
software. Which of the following actions should the IS
auditor take?
A. Personally delete all copies of the unauthorized software.
B. Inform auditee of the unauthorized software, and follow
up to confirm deletion.
C. Report the use of the unauthorized software to auditee
management and the need to prevent recurrence.
D. Take no action, as it is a commonly accepted practice and
operations management is responsible for monitoring such use.
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Answer: C
The use of unauthorized or illegal software should be
prohibited by an organization. Software piracy results in
inherent exposure and can result in severe fines. The IS
auditor must convince the user and user management of the
risk and the need to eliminate the risk. An IS auditor
should not assume the role of the enforcing officer and take
on any personal involvement in removing or deleting the
unauthorized software.
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