When a new critical vulnerability is discovered, for example in a popular library like Log4j, it's usually questions like "Which applications are affected by this vulnerability?" that immediately take over all meetings, emails, and calls.
This is where SBOM comes in as a lifesaver.
An SBOM provides a detailed list of all included components, making it easy to answer the burning question: "Are we using this component anywhere?".
Instead of manually going through the codebase or trying to figure out which systems might be affected, you can quickly search in the tool that contains your archive of SBOMs and get a clear answer.
Additionally, SBOMs can be integrated with security tools that automatically scan for known vulnerabilities. When a new vulnerability is published, these tools can directly match components in your SBOM against databases like CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). This way, you get an immediate overview of which risks need to be addressed – without having to guess or search blindly.
With SBOM as part of your security work, you can:
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Respond quickly to crises: When the next major vulnerability emerges, you know immediately if you're affected.
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Prevent problems: By regularly scanning your SBOM, you can discover and address vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
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Save time and resources: Instead of spending hours on manual analysis, you get answers in minutes.
SBOM is therefore not just a technical detail – it's your help when the next vulnerability becomes known.