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Socket Joins TC54 to Help Shape the Future of SBOMs, Cyclone...

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Date Published
Author
Sarah Gooding
Word Count
532
Company Posts That Month
18
Language
English
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Summary

Socket has joined TC54, a technical committee established by Ecma International and the OWASP Foundation, to contribute to the development of standards for software supply chain security, focusing on Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), CycloneDX, and Package URL (PURL) specifications. TC54 aims to standardize data formats, APIs, and algorithms to enhance software and system transparency, with a history of evolving CycloneDX and its features, such as component lineage tracking and post-quantum cryptographic readiness. By participating in TC54, Socket seeks to collaborate with industry leaders to refine and make these standards more robust, flexible, and developer-friendly, thereby improving visibility and standardization around software dependencies. The company is actively contributing to enhancing PURL, shaping CycloneDX, and advancing SBOMs to make software supply chain security more effective and accessible. Socket's involvement underscores its commitment to securing the open-source ecosystem and building strong, community-driven standards for software security.

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