Allan Friedman
Join your friends to chat about the software supply chain! SBOM isn’t going away, but there’s still tons to learn and build. We’ll talk about SBOM regulations around the world, the state of open source tools, some interesting research, and the research yet to be done. What does SBOM mean for AI-generated code and AI systems? This informal meetup will be a chance to share your thoughts, ask questions, and get to know others in the space.
Allan Friedman
The SBOM guy
Dr. Allan Friedman is internationally recognized for leading the global Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) movement, transforming it from a niche idea into a widely adopted pillar of cybersecurity policy and practice. Over his decade in public service, Friedman held senior roles at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), where he built and led groundbreaking efforts on SBOM, coordinated vulnerability disclosure, and IoT security. He has partnered with governments and regulators in Europe and Asia, and continues to advise public- and private-sector organizations on building trust and resilience into the systems that matter most.
Before his time in government, Friedman spent over a decade as a researcher and technologist, holding positions at Harvard University’s Computer Science department, the Brookings Institution, and George Washington University’s Engineering School.