How do I generate and store SBOMs for Spot instances artifacts?

Generating and storing Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for Spot instance artifacts is crucial for ensuring transparency and compliance in software supply chains. By implementing a systematic approach, organizations can trace dependencies, vulnerabilities, and licenses associated with their software components, even when utilizing cloud cost-saving options like AWS Spot instances.

To generate SBOMs, you can utilize tools such as Syft or CycloneDX. Below is an example using Syft to create an SBOM in SPDX format for artifacts deployed on a Spot instance

// Example Command to Generate SBOM using Syft syft registry://: -o spdx-json > sbom.spdx.json

Once generated, you can store the SBOMs securely in a dedicated storage service, such as AWS S3, for easy access and management. This allows your team to reference and analyze SBOMs whenever needed, whether for audits, vulnerability assessments, or compliance checks.


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