SBOM
In-depth guides and analysis on sbom from the Safeguard engineering team.
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How to generate an SBOM with free open source tools
Free tools like Syft and Trivy can generate an SBOM in minutes. Here's exactly how, where open source tooling stops scaling, and how Safeguard fills the gap.
SBOM automation from creation to scanning & analysis
SBOM generation alone isn't enough. See how continuous SBOM automation — from creation to scanning and analysis — closes the gaps left by point-in-time tools.
Tern SBOM Generation Walkthrough for 2026
A walkthrough of generating SBOMs with Tern in 2026, covering layer-by-layer inspection, CycloneDX output, and practical comparison with Syft.
Tackling SBOM sprawl across an organization
SBOM generation has outpaced SBOM management. Here's why sprawl happens, what it costs in incident response and audits, and how to consolidate it for good.
SBOM GitHub Action / dropping SBOM tooling into CI workflows
Adding an SBOM GitHub Action like Anchore's is easy; making the output useful isn't. Here's what breaks in real CI pipelines and how to fix it.
SBOM Drift Detection Playbook for 2026
A practical playbook for detecting and responding to SBOM drift between source, build, and runtime, with the patterns that separate signal from noise.
CycloneDX 1.7 Migration Guide From 1.5
A practical migration path from CycloneDX 1.5 to 1.7 covering schema changes, machine learning BOM additions, formulation, and the tooling adjustments required.
SPDX 3.0 Feature Overview for 2026
What changed in SPDX 3.0 and the 3.0.1 patch release: the profile model, AI and dataset profiles, serialization choices, and what to migrate first.
SBOM Adoption in 2024: Enterprise Survey Results and Reality Check
Despite growing regulatory pressure, enterprise SBOM adoption remains uneven. A look at where organizations actually stand with SBOM generation, consumption, and operationalization.
CISA Minimum Elements for SBOM: 2026 Update
A clear walkthrough of CISA's 2026 revisions to the minimum elements for SBOM, what changed from the original NTIA baseline, and how to bring your outputs into compliance.
SBOM Generation: Syft, Tern, Trivy Compared (2026)
An engineer's side-by-side of Syft, Tern, and Trivy for SBOM generation in 2026, with honest notes on accuracy, performance, and where each tool actually fits.
SBOM-Driven Due Diligence for M&A
How SBOMs have become a standard input to technical due diligence for software acquisitions, what acquirers actually look for, and how sellers should prepare.
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