Auditing software definition

Are software audits on the rise?

Reports from groups like Forrester Research show that the instances of software audits may be on the rise, and that these audits can lead to substantial problems for tech companies

It’s important for executives to have a good idea of how often and why various types of audits are done, and how to prepare for them

What is a software audit?

A software audit is an internal or external review of a software program to check its quality, progress or adherence to plans, standards and regulations

The process is conducted by either internal teams or by one or more independent auditors

Software audits may be conducted for many reasons, including the following:

Form of software peer review

In software engineering, a walkthrough or walk-through is a form of software peer review in which a designer or programmer leads members of the development team and other interested parties through a software product, and the participants ask questions and make comments about possible errors, violation of development standards, and other problems.
The reviews are also performed by assessors, specialists, etc. and are suggested or mandatory as required by norms and standards.

Form of software peer review