Telco Supply Chain Security - Implementing ISO 18974 and SBOM

Learn to implement comprehensive supply chain security measures in the telecommunications industry through this conference talk that focuses on ISO/IEC 18974 standards and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) implementation. Explore how the accelerating digital transformation in the Telco sector has increased open source adoption while simultaneously creating unprecedented complexity and security risks in software supply chains. Discover a core strategy for addressing these challenges through supply chain management centered on the latest international standard, ISO/IEC 18974 (Open Source Security Assurance), and SBOM practices. Examine SK Telecom OSPO's real-world adoption case study and learn from the activities of the OpenChain Korea Work Group to understand the practical process of establishing an open source security governance framework specifically tailored for telecommunications environments. Gain actionable guidance and lessons learned for effective policy-making, automated SBOM generation and verification processes, and successful collaboration strategies with supply chain partners that move beyond theoretical concepts to practical implementation.