Objective:

• Students will:
  • Differentiate between open-source and proprietary licensing models.
  • Compare subscription-based, one-time purchase, and perpetual licensing models.
  • Explain the importance of product keys and serial numbers.
  • Identify trustworthy software sources and explain how to verify them.
  • Describe when and why software should be removed.
  • Analyze the ethical and legal consequences of software piracy.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objectives:

• 6.2 – Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices.
• Device use best practices
  • Licensing
    • Open source vs. proprietary
    • Subscription vs. one-time purchase vs. perpetual
    • Product keys and serial numbers
  • Software sources
    • Researching and validating legitimate sources
    • Original equipment manufacturer
    • (OEM) websites vs. third-party websites
    • Application stores
  • Removal of software
    • Unwanted
    • Unnecessary
    • Malicious
  • Software piracy

Guiding Question:

• How can we make smart software choices that protect devices and maintain legality and security?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 6.2.3 – Device Use Best Practices.pptx and Activity 6.2.3 – Best Practices, Best Choices.pptx available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Follow along with the Lesson 6.2.3 – Device Use Best Practices.pptx presentation in today’s class.
2. Complete the Activity 6.2.3 – Best Practices, Best Choices.pptx in class using the materials provided.
3. Complete the Activity 6.2.3 – Best Practices, Best Choices using the Student Handout Tech 6.2.2 document available in the Google Classroom.

Posted: November 2nd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 3rd, 2026