The SBOM is a structured document that provides a comprehensive view of software components and their dependencies, aiding in software security, compliance, and risk management throughout the software lifecycle.
- List of all software components used in a software project
- Detailed inventory of components, libraries, dependencies, etc.
- Includes component names, versions, licenses, and dependencies
SBOMs are important to:
- Help track and manage software supply chain risks
- Help ensure software security, compliance, and transparency
- Facilitate vulnerability management, patching, and risk assessment by identifying known vulnerabilities in software components and their dependencies.
- Support software composition analysis (SCA) tools and practices
