How SBOMs and Vulnerability Management Became Essential for Achieving Compliance (F13a)
This talk will explore the growing importance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and proactive vulnerability management in the cybersecurity compliance landscape. With increasing regulatory pressures and cyber threats, SBOMs provide visibility into software components, which is essential for sound risk management. Regulatory bodies are increasingly mandating these practices, which highlights their importance. The speaker will delve into the role automation plays in maintaining and managing SBOMs and vulnerabilities. Due to the large number of third-party components used in embedded products, and the explosive number of new vulnerabilities published daily, manual processes become unsustainable. Therefore, automation becomes key in the identification, prioritisation, and resolution of vulnerabilities.