How & Why NIST is Driving SBOM Evolution

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In December 2020, a supply chain attack on SolarWinds Orion software exposed over 100 private sector entities and 9 Federal agencies to cyber threats. The incident, along with the Microsoft Exchange Server attacks, prompted the issuance of Cybersecurity Executive Order 14028. This order mandates secure software development practices and the provision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for transparency. SBOMs, listing software components, are vital for identifying vulnerabilities and managing risks in the software supply chain.

Download this guide and get insight into:

✓ The National Institute of Standards (NIST) role in the EO

✓ Why the EO includes SBOM requirements

✓ The evolution and the future of SBOM

Vendor:
ReversingLabs
Posted:
Dec 12, 2023
Published:
Dec 12, 2023
Format:
HTML
Type:
eBook
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