Installing unauthorized software may seem harmless, even when there may be a potential benefit. Unauthorized software can be a contributor of malware, spyware, or piracy resulting in the loss of data, launch of an attack, or abuse of software licensing policies. This report can be used to track and audit installed software across your network. This assists with locating authorized and unauthorized software, number of installs, and software versions. Knowing what software is installed can improve the organization’s security posture by locating potentially vulnerable, out of date, or unauthorized software.