Work through each of the steps involved in preparing for and defending against a software audit, as outlined in this blueprint:
- Take preventative measures to reduce the risk of an audit
- Prepare documentation in advance
- Scope the audit
- Conduct the audit and avoid scope screep
- Manage audit logistics to minimize business disruption
- Dispute unwarranted findings
- Continuously improve your audit preparedness plan
Read this Executive Brief to understand which key indicators and red flags vendors are looking for when examining audit candidates to help reduce the odds of an audit.