S2E4: Dr. Allan Friedman

CISA - SBOM and the Art of Possible

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Chris Hughes and Dr. Nikki Robinson sit down with Dr. Allan Friedman from CISA to discuss the evolving importance of SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) and how itโ€™s shaping the future of cybersecurity. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

๐Ÿ”‘ Key Highlights:

  • What exactly is an SBOM and why it's essential for software transparency

  • The role of SBOM in preventing supply chain attacks

  • How organizations can integrate SBOM into broader security programs

  • Introducing VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability Exchange) and why it matters

  • Addressing concerns about sharing SBOM data with customers

  • The future of SBOM in SaaS and cloud-native environments

  • Opportunities for innovation in the SBOM space

Dr. Friedman also shares the history and future of SBOM efforts at CISA and offers practical tips for organizations to enhance their cyber resilience through supply chain transparency. Donโ€™t miss this insightful conversation on the cutting edge of software security! ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ”