Shift from static inventory to intelligent, runtime-aware security.
What Is SBOM and Why It Falls Short
A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) is a list of all components packaged into a software artifact including OS libraries, open-source dependencies, and third-party code.
While SBOMs are valuable for:
Meeting compliance standards like FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, and EO 14028
Increasing transparency in the software supply chain
Supporting audit and documentation workflows
They are limited because:
They are static - SBOMs track what’s present, not what executes
They generate noise - dormant packages inflate vulnerability counts
They lack precision - CVEs in unused code trigger unnecessary patching
As a result, organizations waste time and resources chasing non-exploitable vulnerabilities - with little impact on real-world risk.
What Is RBOM™ (Runtime Bill of Materials)?
An RBOM™ (Runtime Bill of Materials™) is a dynamic, execution-aware version of an SBOM. It records only what is actually executed during build, test, or production.
This reduces noise, improves CVE prioritization, and enables targeted vulnerability remediation.
Key Benefits of RBOM for Container Security
Eliminates unreachable CVEs: Filters out vulnerabilities in unused libraries
Accelerates compliance readiness: Enables runtime evidence for faster audits
Improves remediation focus: Surfaces only CVEs in real execution paths
Reduces developer burden: Works without requiring source code changes
How RapidFort Delivers RBOM and Runtime Security
RapidFort provides an AI-powered platform to generate and act on RBOMs across your CI/CD and production environments.
1. Inventory & Understand
Baseline container risk from registries, inline pipelines, or runtime
Reconcile CVEs across all vulnerability scanners
Track CVE drift and store results over time
Benchmark applications against STIG guidelines
Identify unauthorized software components
2. Remediate & Automate
Use 9,000+ hardened, near-zero CVE container images
All images are STIG and FIPS-compliant for compliance with FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, and NIS2
Leverage agentic AI auto-remediation in CI/CD
Fix CVEs at scale - no source code changes required
3. Maintain & Defend
Automatically remove unused software components
Reduce software attack surface by up to 90%
Harden both first-party and third-party container images
Monitor and manage entire application clusters across environments
Complete the loop with end-to-end remediation reporting and compliance visibility
Why RBOM Outperforms SBOM
While SBOMs help organizations see what’s inside their software, RBOMs show what actually runs - making them more useful for vulnerability management, runtime security, and compliance readiness.
With RBOM:
You eliminate non-actionable CVEs from your backlog
You reduce patch fatigue and false positives
You deliver secure, compliant containers faster
AI-Driven Container Security Starts Here
Most DevSecOps teams still rely on static SBOMs and reactive security workflows. With RapidFort’s RBOM-driven platform, you can:
Filter CVEs by runtime relevance
Harden workloads in CI/CD without code changes
Achieve compliance faster with real execution insights
Deliver secure software with precision
👉 Book a demo todayand learn how RBOM™ helps you reduce risk, accelerate DevOps, and secure your container environments - from build to runtime.
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