How does hardware and systems software maintenance relate to security?
A. To ensure that hardware and software function as intended, there should be controls used to monitor the installation of, and updates to, hardware, operating system software, and other software. The controls may also be used to ensure that only authorized software is installed on the system. Such controls may include a hardware and software configuration policy that grants managerial approval to modifications and requires that changes be documented. Other controls include products and procedures used in auditing for or preventing illegal use of shareware or copyrighted software.
