This session will provide an in-depth exploration of key topics related to software compliance and management. We will cover:
1.What is 3rd Party Software?: Understanding the definition and importance of third-party software, the process of software clearing, associated risks, and the legal backgrounds that govern its use.
2. We will be catching up on why compliance is needed in software domain in detail covering following points:
Legal Obligations, Intellectual Property Protection, Maintaining Trust and Reputation, Encouraging Open Source Participation, Regulatory Requirements, Ensuring Quality and Security, Contractual Obligations
3.Open Source Licenses: An overview of various open source licenses like Permissive licenses(MIT, BSD..),Weak copyleft effect license(MPL,CDDL..), strong copyleft licenses(GPL, LGPL, AGPL..) their implications, and best practices for compliance.
4.Processes, Tools, and Clearing Workflow in Siemens: A detailed look at the specific processes, tools like FOSSology & SW360, and workflows used by Siemens to ensure effective software clearing and compliance.