SBOM Basics
Security & Compliance Teams (Enforcing Policies & Ensuring Regulatory Compliance)
Goal:
Enable security teams to enforce internal cybersecurity policies, assess risk, and meet compliance mandates using SBOM data.
Step 1: Policy Gateway (Automated Security Enforcement)
Before software is approved for deployment, SBOMs must be evaluated against internal security
policies to ensure:
No unauthorized or high-risk dependencies.
All components comply with legal and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with internal security policies and legal requirements.
Pro Tip: Implementing an automated policy gateway allows organizations to block unsafe software before it enters production.
Step 2: Deep-Dive Security Analysis
Compliance teams use SBOM-driven security assessments to:
Detect high-risk dependencies in real-time.
Cross-check components with global threat intelligence sources.
Identify supply chain weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Step 3: Incident Response & Continuous Monitoring
If a security incident occurs, SBOMs help teams trace the root cause and respond quickly.
Organizations should:
Immediately patch vulnerable components.
Investigate how the exploit was introduced.
Update security policies to prevent future incidents.
Step 4: Generating Compliance Reports
To meet regulatory requirements, organizations must generate detailed compliance reports based on SBOM data, covering:
Component Inventory → A full list of software dependencies.
Vulnerability Findings → Security risks detected within the software.
Mitigation Actions → Steps taken to address security gaps.
Regulatory Compliance Status → Adherence to laws like EU CRA, Executive Order 14028, FDA cybersecurity rules, NIS-2, and DORA.