Welcome to the final installment in our 5-part series on Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs). Throughout this series, we’ve explored 

Now, we’ll examine how SBOMs intersect with various disciplines across the software ecosystem.

SBOMs don’t exist in isolation—they’re part of a broader landscape of software development, security, and compliance practices. Understanding these intersections is crucial for organizations looking to maximize the value of their SBOM initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance and SBOMs: Global SBOM Mandates

As regulations increasingly mandate SBOMs, staying informed about compliance requirements is crucial for software businesses.

  • The US was the first-mover in the “mandatory SBOM for securing software supply chains” movement with the White House’s Executive Order (EO) 14028 impacting enterprises that do business with the US federal government
  • The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was the fast follower of the movement but with a much larger scope. Any company selling software in the EU must maintain SBOMs of their product

Our Ask Me Anything: SBOMs and the Executive Order webinar features Anchore SBOM and government compliance experts advising on how to avoid common pitfalls in EO 14028. You’ll learn:

  • How to interpret specific EO 14028 requirements for your organization
  • Which artifacts satisfy compliance requirements and which don’t
  • Pro tips on how to navigate EO 14028 with the least amount of frustration

Open Source Software Security and SBOMs: Risk Management for Invisible Risk

Open source components dominate modern applications, yet create an accountability paradox. Your software likely contains 150+ OSS dependencies you didn’t write and can’t fully audit but you’re entirely responsible for any vulnerabilities they introduce. On top of this, OSS adoption is only getting bigger. This means your organization will inherit more vulnerabilities as time goes on.

Our guide to resolving the challenges of this accountability paradox, How is Open Source Software Security Managed in the Software Supply Chain?:

  • Examines the unique challenges of securing open source components
  • Offers practical strategies for managing open source risk at scale
  • Provides frameworks for evaluating the security maturity of OSS projects

DevSecOps and SBOMS: Types and Uses for Each Stage

The integration of SBOMs into DevSecOps workflows represents a powerful opportunity to enhance security while maintaining development velocity.

The Evolution of SBOMs in the DevSecOps Lifecycle is a two-part series that breaks down how SBOMs fit into each phase of the DevSecOps lifecycle:

Part 1: From Planning to Build

  • Explores how different SBOM types support specific DevSecOps stages
  • Maps SBOM creation points to key development milestones
  • Demonstrates how early SBOM integration prevents costly late-stage issues

Part 2: From Release to Production

  • Shows how to automate SBOM generation, validation, and analysis
  • Explores integration with release and deploy pipelines
  • Provides practical examples of SBOM-driven security gates

Conclusion: The SBOM Journey Continues

Throughout our five-part series on SBOMs, we’ve provided the knowledge you need to implement effective software supply chain security. From foundational concepts to technical implementation, scaling strategies, and regulatory compliance, you now have comprehensive understanding to put SBOMs to work immediately. Software supply chain attacks continue to escalate, making SBOM implementation essential for proactive security. 

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