Talk Intermediate First Talk

Software License Compliance Process

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Session Description

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.

Session Categories

FOSS

Speakers

Laxmiswarupa Dhal Lead License compliance specialist | Siemens

Meet Laxmiswarupa Dhal, a small-town girl from Odisha, whose journey has traversed the realms of technology and law, crafting a narrative of resilience and achievement. Armed with a B.tech degree, she currently serves as a Lead Compliance Officer in a multinational corporation, bringing her expertise as a certified internal auditor and ethical hacker to the forefront.

Simultaneously pursuing a master’s in business law from NLSIU, Laxmiswarupa embodies the spirit of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity. She has been awarded with doctorate in Business management from WHRPC. Beyond the professional sphere, her passions unfold—she immerses herself in the worlds of literature, dance, and music during her free moments. In this exclusive magazine feature, we unravel the multifaceted persona of Laxmiswarupa Dhal, a woman seamlessly blending technology, compliance, and the intricacies of business law, all while embracing the cultural richness of her roots

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