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Software Audit Defence Kits & Checklists

Interactive checklists and playbooks for defending against software audits from Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, IBM, and any vendor. Built by the independent advisors who defend these audits every day.

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Playbooks, Checklists & Toolkits
Audit Defence Kits
Interactive checklists with progress tracking. Work through each item, track your completion, and get your personalised report. Every kit covers the complete audit lifecycle from notification to resolution.
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Playbook
Oracle Audit Response Playbook
Step-by-step from audit letter through to resolution. 44 action items across 7 phases covering rights, scoping, discovery, ELP, negotiation, and settlement.
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Checklist
Microsoft Licence Audit Survival Checklist
Complete guide to surviving a Microsoft SAM engagement or licence verification. 34 items covering SQL Server, Windows Server, M365, and virtualisation.
✓ 34 Items⏱ 6 Phases→
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Toolkit
SAP Audit Preparation Toolkit
Comprehensive SAP licence audit preparation. 33 items covering system measurement, indirect access, user types, engine licensing, and negotiation.
✓ 33 Items⏱ 6 Phases→
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Checklist
IBM Audit Defence Checklist
IBM software audit defence from notification to resolution. 32 items covering ILMT compliance, sub-capacity licensing, PVU calculations, and settlement.
✓ 32 Items⏱ 6 Phases→
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Checklist
Multi-Vendor Audit Readiness Checklist
Prepare for audits from any major vendor. 35 items covering inventory, entitlements, virtualisation, defence preparation, and vendor-specific checks.
✓ 35 Items⏱ 6 Categories→
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Emergency
Audit Letter — First 48 Hours
You’ve received an audit letter. Here’s exactly what to do in the first 48 hours. 25 critical action items to protect your organisation immediately.
✓ 25 Items⏱ 48 Hours→
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