US Government Proposes SBOM Rules for Contractors
- US government proposes new rules for federal contractors to develop and maintain a software bill of materials (SBOM) for software used in contracts.
- The proposals are a response to President Biden's executive order to enhance incident response.
- SBOMs are critical in incident response as they allow for prompt identification of vulnerabilities.
- Contractors face challenges in developing SBOMs and meeting the criteria laid out by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
- The rule could have a wide and impactful effect on transparency.
- An industry coalition urges Congress to hold off on SBOM requirements for defense contractors.
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