A Software Bill of Materials can be used to support the systematic review of known security vulnerabilities in open source components and approval of each component’s license terms to clarify the obligations and restrictions as it applies to the distribution of the analyzed software, thus reducing risk. This course will help you understand what the minimum data elements are for a SBOM and the reasoning behind why those elements are included. It will also provide guidance on where to find tools that will let you generate and validate SBOMs.
This is an introductory course designed for directors, product managers, open source program office staff, security professionals, and developers.
The key to a successful open technology project is to ensure a neutral playing field for all developers, technologists, and companies to collectively contribute to project evolution and growth. The Linux Foundation was built on the idea of the democratization of code and scaling adoption, for all projects equally. Expert legal and governance support programs ensure everyone is on the same playing field.