Define Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) as part of software supply chain in a multiplatform IT environment
Muurimäki, Mikael (2025)
2025
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A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) describes the open source and 3rd party components and their properties used in a software product during its development. The thesis discussed SBOM as a concept, the phases related to it’s creation process and the regulations set by The European Union and The United States on their cybersecurity.
The questions set by the different SBOM types, formats and their properties were discussed in the thesis with the goal of mapping out information to the client about their significance and about general guidelines related to SBOM projects.
The purpose of the thesis was to serve more as an information package for organizations, so that they could make the correct conclusions from their unique operating environments and applications. This enables a successful SBOM project for small and large organizations.
The questions set by the different SBOM types, formats and their properties were discussed in the thesis with the goal of mapping out information to the client about their significance and about general guidelines related to SBOM projects.
The purpose of the thesis was to serve more as an information package for organizations, so that they could make the correct conclusions from their unique operating environments and applications. This enables a successful SBOM project for small and large organizations.