Why “SBOM” Isn’t a 4-Letter Word

When the White House's cybersecurity executive order from May 2021 was issued, the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) graduated from being a "nice to have" to a "must-have" when developing and deploying secure software. The SBOM shows which parts make up a software program and how it was assembled. This lets you check for security and compliance problems at every stage and with every component. In this talk, we'll define the SBOM, misconceptions that exist around the SBOM, insights and best practices on SBOM creation and usage, and more.