CompTIA Tech+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 37Software Licensing: Objective 6.2: Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

IT professionals often find themselves responsible for installing and managing applications on systems throughout their organization. Let’s take some time to talk about the key software licensing concepts that you’ll need to understand for the exam.

In this chapter, you’ll learn some of the material that you need to know about Tech+ objective 6.2. The topics covered in this chapter include:

• Device use best practices (Licensing)
• Software piracy

The remaining material for this objective is covered in Chapter 33, “Privacy,” Chapter 35, “Security Awareness,” and Chapter 36, “Securing Devices.”

LICENSING OPTIONS

Different types ...