(TLP:CLEAR) CISA, NSA, and Global Partners Release a Shared Vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Guidance

Summary: CISA, in collaboration with NSA and 19 international partners, released joint guidance outlining A Shared Vision of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for Cybersecurity. This milestone reflects a growing international consensus on the importance of software transparency in securing the digital supply chain. The guidance highlights the benefits of SBOM adoption for software producers, purchasers, operators, and national security organizations. Key advantages include reducing risks, improving vulnerability management, and enhancing overall software security practices.

Analyst Note: An SBOM is a key part of software supply chain risk management. It aids not only software development but also security teams in vulnerability management, risk assessment, and incident response. It enables the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, determines the scope and impact of security incidents, and plans recovery efforts more efficiently. WaterISAC encourages members to review this and past CISA guidance regarding SBOM best practices, which are a great way to supplement efforts to incorporate Fundamental 11: Secure the Supply Chain, one of WaterISAC’s 12 Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Water and Wastewater Utilities.

Original Source: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/03/cisa-nsa-and-global-partners-release-shared-vision-software-bill-materials-sbom-guidance

Additional Reading:

• What Is a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)?

Related WaterISAC PIRs: 11, 12