SBOM

A software nomenclatureotherwise known as SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) lists all the software components and dependencies involved in the development and delivery of an application.

A SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) is a detailed, structured inventory of all the software components used in a computer programme or system. This is an exhaustive list that includes :

• Open source libraries
• Frameworks
• The modules
• Dependencies
• Specific versions of each component

Here are the main points to remember about SBOMs:

1. Objective :
   • Improving the transparency and security of software
   • Make it easier to manage vulnerabilities
   • Helping to ensure compliance with software licences
2. Typical SBOM content :
   • Component name
   • Version number
   • Supplier or author
   • Type of licence
   • Known dependencies
   • Information on potential vulnerabilities
3. Common formats :
   • SPDX (Software Package Data Exchange)
   • CycloneDX
   • SWID (Software Identification Tags)