Container Bill of Materials (CBOM)
A structured inventory that documents all components, dependencies, and configuration details within a container image, enabling enhanced visibility and security throughout the container lifecycle.
Related Terms
Artifact
A file or package produced by the build process, such as an executable, container image, library, or other deployable component.
Dependency
External software packages or components that a project uses or relies on to function properly.
DevSecOps
An approach to culture, automation, and platform design that integrates security as a shared responsibility throughout the entire IT lifecycle, from initial development through production deployment and beyond.
Kubernetes
An open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Software Supply Chain
The full lifecycle and pipeline involved in developing, building, packaging, distributing, and deploying software—including dependencies, tools, infrastructure, and people.