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A dark automotive ECU control module with a glowing teal wireframe twin hovering above it, mostly aligned with the physical device below, illustrating the gap between a supplier's claimed component list and what's actually inside..
Compliance

Trust but Verify: A Practical Guide to Supplier SBOM Validation

Supplier SBOMs are often incomplete. Here's why manufacturers verify them against the actual binaries, and how that holds up under CRA, FDA, ISO 21434...

Doc McConnell
Doc McConnellJULY 13, 2026
Understanding The EU CRA's SBOM & Technical Documentation Requirements
SBOM ManagementCompliance & Regulations

Understanding The EU CRA's SBOM & Technical Documentation Requirements

Ensure compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Learn how IoT manufacturers can streamline SBOM creation, updates, and documentation with expert t...

Doc McConnell
Doc McConnell MAY 21, 2026
The Best SBOM Generation Tools Compared (& How to Pick the Right One)
SBOM Management

The 4 Best SBOM Generation Tools Compared (Updated for 2026)

Discover how SBOMs enhance software supply chain security, explore top SBOM generators, and find the right tool for your organization's needs.

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamMAY 10, 2026
SBOMs: The Accurate Guide to Software Supply Chain Security
SBOM Management

SBOMs and Software Supply Chain Security: A Practical Guide

Learn how SBOMs enhance software supply chain security, ensure compliance, & protect against 3rd-party vulnerabilities.

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamFEBRUARY 4, 2026
How SBOMs Streamline Medical Device Security
IoMT

How SBOMs Streamline Medical Device Security

Discover how Finite State revolutionizes medical device security with SBOMs, ensuring FDA compliance, enhanced security, and faster market entry.

Larry Pesce
Larry PesceFEBRUARY 1, 2026
What Does the FDA's Final Guidance say about SBOMs?
IoMT

FDA SBOM Requirements for Medical Devices (2026 Guide)

In this post, we examine what the FDA's Final Guidance says about SBOMs. We also look at how SBOMs help satisfy the FDA's new regulatory requirements.

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamJANUARY 24, 2026
How Multi-Modal Scanning Simplifies CRA Compliance
Compliance & Regulations

How Multi-Modal Scanning Simplifies CRA Compliance

Learn how combining binary analysis, source code scanning, and SBOM ingestion enables full-spectrum vulnerability visibility for EU CRA compliance.

Dario Lobozzo
Dario LobozzoDECEMBER 11, 2025
Finite State Expands AUTOSAR Module Detection
Product UpdatesConnected Vehicles

Introducing Expanded AUTOSAR Detection for Deeper ECU Visibility

Finite State now detects more AUTOSAR modules from binaries and configs, giving automotive teams deeper ECU visibility and more complete, accurate SBO...

Zachary O'Dell
Zachary O'DellDECEMBER 8, 2025
Case Study: 95% Less Vulnerability Noise with Finite State
Case Study

How a Global Manufacturer Cut Compliance Prep by 90% & Reduced Vulnerability Noise by 95%

Learn how Finite State helped a global manufacturer eliminate 95% of false positives, streamline SBOM workflows, & cut audit prep time from weeks to d...

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamNOVEMBER 25, 2025
How to Scale Product Security Across Embedded Systems
Product Security

Scalable Security Services: How Finite State Helps You Stay Ahead of Threats & Regulations

Learn how Finite State helps manufacturers scale product security with penetration testing, compliance readiness, SBOM services & continuous risk moni...

Larry Pesce
Larry PesceNOVEMBER 19, 2025
Why Living SBOMs Are Key to Compliance Readiness
Compliance & RegulationsSBOM Management

From Static to Strategic: Why Living SBOMs Are Key to Compliance Readiness

Regulations like the EU CRA demand ongoing visibility, not one-time SBOM exports. Discover how living SBOMs support audits, evidence, and continuous c...

Mike Hatherall
Mike HatherallNOVEMBER 18, 2025
Korea Introduces Mandatory SBOM Submissions: What It Means for Product Security
Compliance & Regulations

Korea Introduces Mandatory SBOM Submissions: What It Means for Product Security

South Korea joins the U.S., EU, and Japan in mandating SBOMs by 2027—advancing global software transparency and supply chain security. Discover what i...

Finite State Team
Finite State TeamNOVEMBER 7, 2025
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