Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing software using a hash function to secure the software includes generating a first identifier using a hash function, from a first serial number, based on a user input; and generating a security execution file by combining the first identifier with the software, wherein the first serial number is authentication information used to verify an access right to the software. The method and apparatus further include, in response to receiving an outside request for access to the software, requesting information proving an access right; generating a second identifier using the hash function, from a second serial number that is included in the received information proving the access right; and in response to a determination that the second identifier matches the first identifier, allowing an access to the software.