Unpacking SBOMs: Software Supply Chain Risks & Compliance Challenges

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Welcome to this episode of the Reckless Compliance podcast, brought to you by Ignyte, where we share our expertise on cyber risk and help you navigate the complexities of federal compliance. I am your host, Max Aulakh.

Our guest today is Aaron Bray, co-founder of Phylum, a company specializing in securing software supply chains.

We discuss:

• What is an SBOM? Understanding the Software Bill of Materials and its role in risk management
• Open-source security risks: How third-party libraries expose organizations to vulnerabilities
• Executive Orders & Compliance: The evolving enforcement of SBOMs in federal regulations
• Automation & AI in SBOM Management: How organizations can use automation to stay compliant and secure
• Challenges of Software Supply Chains: Managing risks with thousands of dependencies and contributors

Max Aulakh Bio:

Max is the CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform and a Data Security and Compliance leader delivering DoD-tested security strategies and compliance that safeguard mission-critical IT operations. He has trained and excelled while working for the United States Air Force. He maintained and tested the InfoSec and ComSec functions of network hardware, software, and IT infrastructure for global unclassified and classified networks.

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