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date: 2022-05-20
link: https://circleci.com/blog/what-is-a-software-bill-of-materials/
title: Software bill of materials - What it is and why you need one
cited: CircleCI

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> Using a software bill of materials (SBOM) is a highly effective strategy for reducing software supply chain cyberattacks. Just as a recipe lists the ingredients necessary to make a favorite meal, the SBOM lists all components of a software application.