SoftwarebillofMaterials

A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a formal record containing the details and supply chain relationships of various components used in building software. It serves as a comprehensive inventory of the software's components, their versions, and their respective licenses, providing transparency into the software's composition. SBOMs are crucial for software security, compliance, and maintenance. They help identify vulnerabilities, track dependencies, and ensure that all components are licensed appropriately. SBOMs can be generated automatically or manually and can be shared in various formats, such as SPDX, CycloneDX, or as simple text files. The adoption of SBOMs is increasingly mandated by regulatory bodies and industry standards to enhance software supply chain security and integrity.