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Amazon Inspector SBOM Generator Adds Plugin System for Custom Package Collectors
Key points
- Amazon Inspector SBOM Generator now supports plugins.
- Plugins allow custom package collectors for new ecosystems.
- Users can inventory unsupported software without waiting for updates.
- The system integrates with Amazon Inspector for vulnerability scanning.
New Plugin System for SBOM Generation
Amazon Inspector, an automated vulnerability management service, has introduced a plugin system for its SBOM Generator (inspector-sbomgen). This standalone command-line tool creates a software bill of materials (SBOM) from various sources like container images, directories, and binaries. The new capability allows builders to write and use custom package collectors immediately.
Addressing Ecosystem Gaps
The plugin system was developed to address the dynamic nature of software ecosystems, where new language package managers and formats emerge frequently. Previously, supporting new ecosystems required feature requests and official releases from the inspector-sbomgen team, leading to visibility gaps for security teams. The plugin system enables users to onboard unsupported ecosystems, including open-source, niche, or proprietary tooling, without modifying the core inspector-sbomgen.
Benefits for Developers
With plugins, users can prototype detection for new ecosystems quickly. The system is designed to be developer-friendly, allowing for rapid integration of new package formats. This change provides greater flexibility and responsiveness for security teams needing to inventory diverse and evolving software environments.
Integration and Security
Plugin-generated package components integrate directly with Amazon Inspector for vulnerability scanning. The system also includes a plugin safety model to ensure predictable and secure behavior of custom plugins, maintaining the integrity of the vulnerability scanning process.
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Reporting from
Amazon Inspector's SBOM Generator (inspector-sbomgen) now includes a plugin system, allowing users to create custom package collectors for unsupported software ecosystems. This update enables immediate inventorying of new or niche package formats without requiring source code compilation or official releases, addressing a previous visibility gap for security teams.