What are SBOMs?

In response to the United States government's 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, software vendors are now required to produce Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), which catalog the components of a software application to enhance transparency and security. This mandate aims to mitigate cybersecurity risks by ensuring that all software acquired by the government includes a detailed inventory of its components, thereby increasing trust between vendors and government entities. The Octopus Workflow Builder is a tool designed to assist developers in generating and integrating SBOMs into their deployment processes, ensuring compliance with the new regulations. By automating the creation and scanning of SBOMs, the tool provides a way to manage and monitor software components effectively, thus supporting businesses in maintaining security and fulfilling governmental requirements. As global awareness of SBOMs grows, businesses may increasingly demand such transparency to address potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities proactively.