The recent Executive Order by the United States Government emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity as a component of national security, mandating that software applications and their components undergo thorough vetting. Within 60 days, new regulations will require vendors to adhere to minimum standards for testing software source code and providing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), which details the components and their provenance. This order aims to prevent cyber incidents and applies initially to US Federal Government entities and those doing business with them, with expectations to influence the private sector over time. Companies are urged to adopt practices such as comprehensive component inventory, vulnerability scanning, secure development environments, and cryptographically signed releases to comply with impending standards. The initiative reflects an awakening to the risks posed by cyber attacks and has significant implications for developers and DevOps practitioners, highlighting the need for proactive security measures in software development processes.