#sbom #apiinventory: the growing importance of software bill of materials

Source: https://www.cshub.com/security-strategy/articles/the-role-of-api-inventory-in-sbom-and-cyber-security

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Jeremy Clarkson’s Summary:
The Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is an essential component of cyber security and software supply chain management, and in 2021 the US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) defined a set of minimum elements for an SBOM. API inventory management is a key part of creating a reliable SBOM, with its inclusion offering several key benefits. An effective SBOM is important for managing risk and maintaining cyber security, and the US government has issued directives such as Executive Order (EO) 14028 to support its adoption. As the future unfolds, SBOM and API inventory management will take on an ever more important role in cybersecurity.

Key Points:
– SBOM is an essential part of cyber security and software supply chain management
– The US NTIA issued minimum elements for an SBOM in 2021
– API inventory management is a key part of creating a reliable SBOM
– US government has issued directives to support adoption of SBOM
– SBOM and API inventory management will become increasingly important in cybersecurity