In this episode: Nicola Cope from ByteSnap's editorial team sits down with Liam O'Donnell, Senior Software Engineer at ByteSnap, to explore the increasingly important topic of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) in embedded systems security.

They discuss what SBOMs are in the embedded systems context, the unique challenges they present compared to traditional software applications, and how they contribute to overall cybersecurity strategies. Liam shares insights on why tracking software components is not just regulatory compliance but good development practice, particularly when responding to critical vulnerabilities.

We cover:

• What an SBOM is and why it matters for embedded systems
• Critical components that should be included in all SBOMs
• How SBOMs help identify security vulnerabilities
• Tools for automating SBOM generation
• The costs and ROI of implementing SBOM practices
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Regulatory compliance considerations and potential penalties
• Future trends in SBOM adoption for embedded systems

Whether you're new to embedded security or looking to improve your current practices, this episode provides valuable guidance on implementing and maintaining effective SBOMs for your embedded systems projects.