Original Post: Maintaining Security with Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) | by Tosin Adelegan | Sep, 2024
The content discusses the importance of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in modern software development. An SBOM is a detailed list of all open-source and third-party components used in a codebase, including their licenses, specific versions, and patch status. Open-source software (OSS) licenses are categorized into permissive and copyleft licenses, each with different levels of restrictions.
Maintaining an up-to-date SBOM is crucial for meeting security requirements and ensuring legal compliance. It provides visibility into the versions of components used, helps identify outdated or vulnerable components, and allows legal and security teams to evaluate associated risks.
The content also highlights the availability of open-source tools that can help generate an SBOM.
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