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[JFrog] What is SBOM? Enhancing Software Supply Chain Transparency and Reliability

  • 作家相片: DevOps Tec
    DevOps Tec
  • 2025年7月16日
  • 讀畢需時 3 分鐘

As software supply chain attacks become more frequent, SBOM has become a key tool for ensuring software security and compliance. JFrog offers a complete SBOM solution that helps organizations accelerate delivery processes while increasing transparency and security.



What is SBOM?


SBOM stands for Software Bill of Materials. It is a detailed list that documents all components, dependencies, and version information within a software product. These components may include open-source software, third-party libraries, or even internally developed code. Similar to an ingredient label on food packaging, SBOM helps developers, companies, and government agencies clearly understand the makeup of the software they use, ensuring its security and compliance.


Why is the U.S. focusing more on SBOM?

The U.S. government has significantly increased its focus on SBOM for several key reasons:



  1. Rising threats to the supply chain

    With the growing number of software supply chain attacks, such as the SolarWinds incident, the government recognizes the importance of understanding software composition to protect national and corporate security. SBOM helps identify and address potential vulnerabilities or insecure dependencies early on.

  2. Regulatory and policy requirements

    The U.S. government actively promotes the use of SBOM among vendors to enhance security standards. For example, in 2021, the Biden administration signed the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, which requires critical infrastructure and federal suppliers to improve supply chain transparency and highlights the importance of SBOM.


  3. Software transparency

    The government aims to increase software transparency, enabling both public and private sectors to better assess software risks and implement appropriate security measures. SBOM provides clear information about software components, making it easier to analyze known security vulnerabilities.

  4. Promotion of global standards and agreements

    With the advancement of international cooperation and standardization, more countries and organizations are recognizing the value of SBOM and incorporating it into their security frameworks.



Key Benefits of SBOM


  • Enhanced transparency: SBOM lists all components in a software product, whether open-source or commercial. This allows companies to fully understand their software structure and trace the origin and dependencies of each component.


  • Improved security: SBOM enables early detection and response to potential vulnerabilities. By providing detailed information such as version numbers and sources, it allows companies to quickly identify and patch exposed components, reducing security risks.


  • Compliance and risk management: For government-related businesses in the U.S., SBOM is already part of regulatory and compliance requirements. It helps organizations comply with these rules and reduces the risk of using unauthorized or non-compliant software.


  • Reduction of technical debt: SBOM allows companies to effectively manage and update software dependencies, preventing the accumulation of technical debt caused by outdated components. This helps maintain system stability and sustainability.


  • Better incident response:  When a component in the software supply chain is found to have a vulnerability, SBOM helps quickly identify the affected parts and speeds up the remediation process.


  • Support for open-source governance: For companies that rely heavily on open-source software, SBOM helps ensure compliance with various open-source licenses, reducing the risk of copyright violations and legal issues.


  • Stronger supply chain management: SBOM increases visibility and control over the software supply chain. It enables organizations to track the origin, version history, and security status of each component, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire supply chain.



How to Generate an SBOM Report?

You can efficiently and quickly generate an SBOM report using the JFrog platform. Here are the steps and supported formats with JFrog Xray:



In JFrog Xray, you can directly create SBOM reports. JFrog supports two international standard formats: SPDX and CycloneDX. JFrog Xray uses a machine-readable list of software components and dependencies to generate SBOM, and allows you to export the report in XML or JSON format.




Conclusion

As software supply chain attacks become increasingly severe, JFrog provides a complete solution for software delivery and supply chain management. This helps organizations accelerate delivery processes, improve security, and enhance overall efficiency. In addition to supply chain management, JFrog offers a wide range of features, including artifact management, CI/CD pipeline integration, security controls, application version management, and various reporting and monitoring tools.


With JFrog, companies can manage and control the software delivery process more effectively, ensuring fast and secure delivery while achieving the goals of DevSecOps.



If you would like to learn more about JFrog and its features, the DevOps Tec. consulting team is happy to assist you by email or phone.












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