The Policy of KSU is to manage its software assets to derive maximum benefit to the UniversityCommunity and to ensure that the University community:
All software is protected under US copyright laws from the time of its creation. KSU has licensed copies of computer software from a variety of publishers to help fulfill its mission. Unless otherwise provided in the software license, duplication of copyrighted software, except for backup and archival purposes, is a violation of the US Copyright Law and this Policy.
You may not knowingly use software for which KSU lacks the appropriate license. If you become aware of the use or distribution of unauthorized software in this organization, notify your supervisor or Information Technology Help Desk.
You may not loan or give to anyone any software licensed to this organization.
KSU is committed to managing its software assets for maximum benefit to the organization and its employees. The process consists of three areas of focus: (1) Creating an environment in which the process will succeed, (2) Reviewing the software assets residing on the organization’s computers, and (3) Acting to correct breaches in policy and the law, keep the Policy and its procedures current, and prevent future breaches.
KSU will strive to create an environment for success by communicating this policy; educating employees about their responsibilities; training employees in the software supported by this organization; identifying and modifying as necessary the software employees need to fulfill their job responsibilities; establishing a Centralized secure repository for original storage media, software licenses, and software documentation in the IT Department; and requiring that all software be procured through official and clearly defined procedures.