Myths about an SBOM further exposing an organization to attack or leaking trade secrets hamper an enterprise’s security efforts around visibility and transparency into software assets that could put an entire organization at risk.
Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) are catching on as companies seek better visibility in software supply chains and need accurate information for vulnerability disclosure requirements. But maintaining an accurate SBOM isn’t a quick and easy task. Here’s what to keep in mind when building an SBOM.
President Biden’s Executive Order includes a provision that would require software vendors selling to the federal government to maintain a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.