Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) are new and exciting, but what do they actually do and do you REALLY need one? If you read any security news lately, it seems like everyone is talking about how an SBOM can solve whatever problem they have, and they are years into their SBOM journey. But many of us don’t even know what they are.

“Overcoming Complexity and Cost” will delve into the challenges faced by software developers in managing complexity and reducing costs during the software development lifecycle. We will bring together industry experts to explore strategies, best practices, and emerging technologies that can empower developers to tackle these complex problems. Featuring: Mel Kaulfuss, Staff Developer Advocate, Buildkite Shanea Leven, Founder & CEO, CodeSee Tamara Miner, Principal Strategy Consultant, Pragma Moderated by Dan McKinney, Technical Account Manager, Cloudsmith.

While "secure software supply chain" can feel like a buzzword, the past 18 months have shown companies, open-source communities, and vendors making significant progress toward making it a reality. In this panel discussion, real-world practitioners will share their insights and experiences in securing the software supply chain. The panelists will cover a range of topics, from best practices in vulnerability management, risk assessment of open-source dependencies, and generating authenticated provenance, to the challenges of integrating security into the DevOps workflow. They will provide actionable strategies for improving security while maintaining development speed, and share real-world examples of how their organizations have successfully secured their software supply chains.