How do I generate and store SBOMs for Zero-downtime deploys artifacts?

Generating and storing Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) is crucial for ensuring security and compliance in a zero-downtime deployment environment. By creating an SBOM, organizations can gain visibility into the components included in their software artifacts. This process helps track dependencies, identified vulnerabilities, and improves overall traceability.

When deploying artifacts with zero-downtime, it is essential to automate the generation of SBOMs as part of the build process. This ensures that every version has an accompanying SBOM that reflects its exact dependencies.

Steps to Generate and Store SBOMs

  1. Integrate SBOM generation into the CI/CD pipeline.
  2. Utilize tools such as Syft or CycloneDX to create SBOMs for your artifacts.
  3. Store SBOMs in a version control system or a secure artifact repository.
  4. Reference the SBOMs in your deployment documentation for easy access.

Example of Generating an SBOM

// Generate SBOM using Syft $ syft : -o json > sbom.json

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